Thursday, November 5, 2026

National Centre of Meteorology

UAE roads turn into rivers as heavy rains drench Emirates

A night of thunderstorms and rain has transitioned into a day of heavy rains, with parts of the country experiencing flooding. Police have issued alerts, warning motorists to be careful on the roads and to follow the rules to avoid...

UAE Weather Report: National Meteorological Center has said Light rain possible, low clouds to appear

The day will be fair to partly cloudy, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening at times, causing blowing dust. Low clouds appear Eastward might associated with light rain by morning. Temperatures will increase...

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