Watch: Hail, heavy rains hit parts of UAE; orange alert issued

As the sweltering summer continues in UAE, parts of the country got some relief on Thursday. Proving the met department's predictions correct, it rained in some areas, giving residents a welcome break from the harsh sun.

Showers were witnessed in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain on Thursday afternoon, turning into hail later in the day. The National Center of Meterology sent out an orange alert, urging residents to be careful if they are outdoors.

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The Abu Dhabi Police too sent out an alert, urging drivers to exercise caution due to rainy weather conditions. They reminded motorists to adhere to the variable speed limits displayed on signs and electronic guidance boards to ensure safety while driving.

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Rain chasers in UAE shared videos of rain in Abu Dhabi's Al Saadiyat Island, which is a culture and tourism hub.

Hail stones were seen falling from the sky north of Al Ain, dotting the ground in balls of ice.

Earlier, they had also shared videos of heavy rain in Fujairah. Take a look:

As the day progressed, heavy rains were seen falling on Sharjah roads as well.

Written by

Bahni Bandyopadhyay