UAE Hit by Heavy Rain and Storms in Major Cities

The United Arab Emirates is grappling with an unusual spell of unstable weather, marked by heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds, affecting major cities including Dubai and Abu Dhabi since early March 25, 2026.

The National Centre of Meteorology reported that a low-pressure system has triggered successive waves of convective clouds, bringing rain that began in the western regions and islands before spreading to coastal areas such as Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah. By midday, the showers extended to northern and eastern inland areas, including Al Ain and Fujairah. Officials noted that satellite imagery showed cloud formations moving eastward, with intensities varying from light to heavy, accompanied by lightning, thunder, and occasional hail in limited spots. Winds, shifting from southeasterly to northwesterly, reached speeds of up to 55 kilometers per hour in some areas, stirring up dust and sand that reduced visibility on roads and highways.

In Dubai, temperatures hovered around 28 to 30 degrees Celsius during the day and 20 to 23 degrees Celsius at night, a cooler shift from the region's typical dry warmth. The rain led...