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UAE: Temperature drops below 15°C in country's coldest spot
Remember when residents got to make snowmen and play with ice in this desert area?
- PUBLISHED: Sat 9 Nov 2024, 11:16 AM UPDATED: Sat 9 Nov 2024, 11:25 AM
Winter is almost here - and those in Al Ain must have woken up to a cold breeze this morning, based on the mercury readings of the Met department.
Temperatures dropped to a cool 14.7°C in Al Ain's Raknah at 6.30am today, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said.
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Raknah is a popular spot among residents - especially during winter when snow and hail would blanket its desert slopes.
During the chilly season, Raknah is often the coldest spot where temperatures could drop to a freezing 0°C or even lower.
There was a time when groups of friends would drove to the area to play with snow, hailstones, and ice. Some would light a bonfire and just hang out while all covered up in their thickest jackets and trench coats.
Will Raknah hit sub-zero again? We'll have to wait until the winter season peaks around January.
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