Light to moderate rain coupled with lightning hit various parts of the emirates on Sunday morning as cloudy weather conditions prevailed across UAE.
Light to moderate rain coupled with lightning hit various parts of the emirates on Sunday morning as cloudy weather conditions prevailed across UAE.
ABU DHABI - The National Center of Meteorology & Seismology (NCMS) issued a statement today in which it denied rumours about the United States Geological Survey (USGS) predicting a powerful earthquake that will hit the region during the period between 25 and 30 April.
As the spring temperatures pick up, so too has the dust in the air with a southerly wind combining with hot air to create murky skies across the country.
The Sewage and Irrigation Network Department of Dubai Municipality, in cooperation with different departments and authorities, has completed the cleaning process of the city of Dubai after the heavy rain and blustery weather remained in last two days all over the emirate.
Overloaded drains sent water out onto the streets, flights were diverted and mud-spattered cars collided as the weather caused chaos in the UAE again on Sunday, but thankfully the weather looks set to improve.
Raging winds and showers opened the roads to tragedy with four deaths reported from accidents in Dubai and Sharjah. Twelve motorists sustained injuries, police said. Dubai Airports said 36 flights were diverted due to the inclement weather which did not clear until about 1pm on Sunday.
Rain and thunderstorms battered Dubai again this morning, and residents can expect the haze and low temperatures to linger today.
Lightning and thunderstorms lashed vrious regions of the Abu Dhabi Emirate on Saturday evening after hazy and cloudy weather brought in by powerful winds enveloped the UAE.
Powerful winds which left trees bending down to the ground, and occasional showers finally hit the UAE on Saturday.
The dust clouds will reappear in the country today, and temperatures are expected to fall as unstable weather conditions continue this weekend.