WATCH: Rain hits parts of UAE; thundershowers forecast

Lightning over Dubai as rain hit parts of UAE today.

Residents post photos and videos of the rain and a rainbow over Dubai.

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By Web Report

Published: Thu 28 Apr 2016, 6:52 PM

Last updated: Fri 29 Apr 2016, 8:06 AM

Rain hit parts of UAE on Thursday as the country witness heavy cloud build up during the day.
The National Center of Meteorology and Seismology has warned against 'rainy towering clouds' associated with fresh winds, lightning and thunder, which might cause blowing dust and sand resulting in poor visibility over the areas between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
The met agency took to Twitter to inform residents of the rain across the country.

Residents posted pictures of the rain and a faint rainbow spotted over Dubai:
Media student captures a brilliant shot of the lightning:
 
A video posted by Afnan Hussain (@afnaansb) on
A rainbow in the desert:
 
 
KT reader Jahanzeb Ashfaq took this picture of the rainbow at City Walk:

KT reader Syed Shahmir took this shot of the rainbow while driving down Emirates Road:


Web Report

Published: Thu 28 Apr 2016, 6:52 PM

Last updated: Fri 29 Apr 2016, 8:06 AM

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