UAE Weather Alert: Heavy Rain, Dust Storm Expected

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued another weather alert for the UAE, forecasting heavy rain and dust storms for the upcoming week, attributing these weather patterns to a surface low-pressure system originating from the Southwest, along with an extension of an upper air depression and a westerly trough.

The outlook for Sunday and Monday indicates partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with a possibility of heavy rainfall, particularly in Northern, Eastern, and coastal areas. Temperatures are anticipated to decrease by Monday, especially in western regions, while winds are expected to shift from southeasterly to northwesterly, ranging from light to moderate, occasionally becoming fresh and leading to blowing dust and sand, especially in cloudy conditions.

Sea conditions are predicted to range from slight to moderate, occasionally becoming rough in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea. Notably, the recorded rainfall last week equaled that received by the UAE three decades ago, resulting in flooding across the country, prompting remote work and learning arrangements. To enhance rainfall, the UAE conducted 27 cloud seeding operations between February 11 to 15, targeting clouds with favorable conditions characterized by strong updrafts and high humidity.