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Video: Hail, heavy rain and thunderstorms hit UAE
Motorists have also been urged to monitor weather forecasts.
- PUBLISHED: Wed 15 Jan 2020, 5:23 AM UPDATED: Wed 15 Jan 2020, 10:41 AM
Hail, thunder, and heavy rain lashed UAE on Tuesday night, according to the National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology (NCM).
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Heavy to moderate rainfall has been reported in various parts of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and other emirates.
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The NCM has warned the sea-goers in the Arabian Gulf to be cautious due to fresh-to-strong northwesterly wind.
In a statement, NCM said the wind will be associated with convective clouds with a speed of 60 kmph, leading to rough sea with a wave height of 6 to 8 reaching up to 10 feet in high today.
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Fresh southeasterly to easterly winds will cause blowing dust and sand over the exposed areas, the NCM said.
The UAE police have asked motorists to follow its messages sent via social media, which will help them stay updated on new alerts and prepare for hazardous weather conditions.
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Motorists have also been urged to monitor weather forecasts.
A smooth traffic flow in #Dubai tonight with continued instability in the weather and sporadic rains in the city. #RTA Emergency Response Teams mobilized on ground to monitor the situation. pic.twitter.com/AlwTWS79QI - RTA (@rta_dubai) January 14, 2020
The police asked motorists to follow its messages sent via social media, which will help them stay updated on new alerts and prepare for hazardous weather conditions.
Following is the expected weather over the coming days:
