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Earthquake rumour quashed by NCMS

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.

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Dust is in the air

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Dust is in the air

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.

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It’s raining mud!

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It’s raining mud!

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.

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Deaths in raging weather

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Deaths in raging weather

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.

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Thunderstorm hits UAE

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Thunderstorm hits UAE

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.

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