As Dubai braces for an predicted growth in rainfall over the following decade, government have identified 14 areas in the city which can be mainly liable to flooding for the duration of excessive climate conditions. These flood-susceptible zones had been highlighted following the unprecedented rainfall in April, which prompted good sized disruption. In reaction, Dubai…
Muscat: Southwesterly winds over large areas of the South Al Sharqiyah, Al Wusta, and Dhofar governorates may cause dust storms over desert and open areas, said the General Directorate of Meteorology said in its weather forecast. Some weather monitoring stations recorded wind speeds of up to 34 knots in Duqm and 30 knots in Thumrait….
NCM said that Fili region in Sharjah witnessed heavy rains and small hailstones Abu Dhabi: Various areas in the UAE experienced rainfall of varying intensities on Saturday, including heavy, moderate, and light showers, along with the occurrence of hailstones. In a statement, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said that Fili region in Sharjah witnessed…
The day ahead is expected to be fair to partly cloudy, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Convective clouds will likely appear with a chance of rainfall over the islands, some western and southern areas. There will be light to moderate winds, freshening at times, causing blowing dust, the NCM has said. The usual…
The UAE can expect a clear to partly cloudy weather in general on Sunday (May 5), according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department also noted that there’s a chance of light rain in the southern and eastern areas. It is likely to be humid by night and Monday morning over some…
The severity of the situation gradually eased from Thursday evening, when it receded in the north and east of the country The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority has announced an end to unstable weather conditions in the country. This was achieved by authorities who stepped up monitoring and follow-up operations, aiming to…
The Ministry of Interior (MoI), in collaboration with the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, the National Centre of Meteorology, and strategic partners, has announced the end of the weather fluctuations, with rainfall stopping and weather conditions gradually improving. MoI highlighted the efforts of the field teams that worked in a preventive manner and…
The Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on Monday evening, Ramadan 29, announced Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court. Tuesday will be the final day of the holy month, and Eid Al-Fitr celebrations will commence on Wednesday, April 10. Eid Al-Fitr prayer will take place across the Kingdom on Wednesday shortly after sunrise, with thorough arrangements made…
UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts the weather on Sunday, March 10, to be generally clear to partly cloudy, occasionally cloudy in some areas with a chance of rainfall eastward and southward during the day. Temperatures will rise, and it will be humid at night and Monday morning, with the possibility of fog in…
Private sector companies across the UAE have been urged to allow employees to ‘allow remote work’ due to unstable weather conditions. In a circular on Friday, March 8, UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation told companies to apply flexible working patterns due to exceptional weather conditions. It urged private companies to “take caution and…
