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UAE weather update: More rain, drop in temperatures expected

The country’s lowest temperature – 3.2°C – was recorded at 1am this morning at Jais Mountain

January 26, 2023

Dubai and several parts of UAE experienced spells of rainfall Wednesday, which continued throughout the night and well into Thursday morning, with more downpour on the way.

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecasted the continuing of the unstable weather as well as overcast conditions.

The centre also forecasted “rainfall of different intensities with thunder and lightning at times over scattered areas,” in its weather bulletin on Thursday.

It issued an alert as well, advising people to be vigilant during outdoor activities.

#تنبيه #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد #Alert #NCM pic.twitter.com/6YgOPzPpfE

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@NCMS_media) January 26, 2023

The country’s lowest temperature – 3.2°C – was recorded at 1am this morning at Jais Mountain (Ras Al Khaimah).

Temperatures could dip to lows of 10°C across internal areas with highs of 24°C. However, they will remain relatively low amid the mountains, hovering between 3-12°C, while coastal areas and islands will see peaks of 22°C and lows of 15°C.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Dubai’s education regulator, said schools across the emirate would operate normally on Thursday.

The last time it rained during the school year was in 2019! We’ve been saving this one for a long time. ? Yes there’s school tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/dmqvcRWWk5

— KHDA | هيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية بدبي (@KHDA) January 25, 2023

However, the Ministry of Human Resource and Emiratisation (MOHRE) advised companies operating across the country’s private sector to ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) called on private sector companies in the UAE to ensure compliance with the occupational health and safety guidelines due to current unstable weather conditions. #MoHRE #UAE pic.twitter.com/06xce7VtXj

— وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) January 25, 2023

According to Windy.com, downpour will continue across the country throughout the day.

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