Lightning strikes parts of UAE amid heavy rains ahead of weekend

UAE residents have been under a spell of great weather over the past week and with the weekend just a few hours away for some, they were welcomed with lightning and light, moderate to heavy rains on Friday.

According to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in the UAE, rains were recorded in six of the seven emirates — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain. Rain was also recorded in Khor Fakkan.

The Met department recorded the first spell of rain over the Ras Al Khaimah Airport at 2.24am.

Residents woke up to a cloudy and windy morning followed by the rain which continued through the afternoon.