Rain sweeps across Fujairah as unsettled weather affects eastern UAE
Heavy rainfall hit several areas of Fujairah on Wednesday as convective clouds developed over the eastern region.
At a glance
- Rain fell across several Fujairah areas including Masafi, Dafta, Mirbah, Dibba, Sharm and Dhadna
- The National Centre of Meteorology had forecast convective clouds and potential rainfall over eastern and northern regions
- Humidity expected to reach 90 per cent in coastal and inland areas, with possible fog or mist
Rain fell across multiple areas of Fujairah including Masafi, Dafta, Mirbah, Dibba, Sharm and Dhadna on Wednesday, with wet roads and overcast skies reported across the emirate. The National Centre of Meteorology had forecast fair to partly cloudy conditions with potential rainfall over eastern and northern areas.
Temperatures in Fujairah were expected to reach around 32°C with lows near 27°C. Across the wider UAE, inland areas could see highs of 38°C, coastal regions between 33°C and 36°C, and mountainous areas between 23°C and 31°C. Humidity was forecast to rise to 90 per cent in some areas overnight and Thursday morning, with possible fog or mist.
Why it matters
The unsettled weather affected the UAE's eastern region as the country experiences variable conditions with temperature and humidity fluctuations across different zones.
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