Home UAE Dubai Heavy rains to lash UAE: NCM weather forecast The weather authority cautioned motorists to venture out only if necessary during wet weather as well as follow safety practices by Gulf Business March 4, 2024 Image credit: Getty Images The UAE’s weather authority has forecast rains for the country starting Monday until Wednesday. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said moderate to heavy rain showers will be witnessed across many parts of the UAE. الحالة الجوية على الدولة من الإثنين 4 إلى الأربعاء 6 مارس 2024#المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد #حالة_الطقس #حالة_جوية مسجد #الشارقة pic.twitter.com/WgGP9Gq4fG — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) March 4, 2024 It predicted moderate rain showers for areas of Dubai such as Deira, Emirates Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. #أمطار #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد#Rain #NCM pic.twitter.com/WUS3gEdWVd — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) March 4, 2024 Additionally, parts of Dubai have been put under an ‘Orange alert’ which signifies hazardous weather events. The rainy and wet weather conditions are due to convective cloud activity, said the NCM in its weather advisory. #أمطار #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد#Rain #NCM pic.twitter.com/cF0dRMtSZh — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) March 4, 2024 PHOTOS: Flying with UAE cloud seeding pilots Heavy rain predicted for Sharjah The emirate of Sharjah will see heavy rains accompanied by lightning, according to the NCM. #أمطار #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد#Rain #NCM pic.twitter.com/ABrm7Qgcu9 — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) March 4, 2024 Fujairah too is likely to see heavy rain showers starting Monday, March4. #أمطار #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد#Rain #NCM pic.twitter.com/wM2cPOkGB5 — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) March 4, 2024 The weather authority cautioned motorists to venture out only if necessary during wet weather as well as follow safety practices such as using low beam lights, as well as remain vigilant. #Rain #NCM pic.twitter.com/yuAM1VrHeO — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) March 4, 2024 The weather authority attributed the rainy conditions to a surface low-pressure system extending from the southwest, accompanied by cold westerly winds. According to forecasts, the heavy rain is expected to commence in Abu Dhabi from 8pm on Monday evening, spreading across the country overnight to reach Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Ajman. Tuesday afternoon will see intermittent rain showers persisting before the skies are anticipated to clear by 9pm. However, Wednesday’s weather outlook remains cloudy, with temperatures expected to drop. Highs of 27 degrees C and 25 degrees C are forecasted for Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively, with lows of 13 degrees C and 12 degrees C. Read: Abu Dhabi Police’s 80kph lower speed limit for bad weather: What you should know Tags Dubai Fujairah rain Sharjah weather You might also like More dedicated bus, taxi lanes planned for Dubai Weather forecast: More rain on the way for Abu Dhabi, Dubai says NCM UAE rains: Dubai’s KHDA, Sharjah urge flexible learning at schools UAE rains: Which free repair services are Dubai developers offering?