The UAE Ministry of Interior has urged residents to exercise caution amid unstable weather conditions, as rain and hail were reported in several parts of the country.
The ministry advised the public to stay away from flowing floodwaters, areas where water has accumulated and other potentially hazardous locations. Residents were also urged to follow safety alerts and instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
Hail was reported in Al Madam in Sharjah, while rainfall was recorded in Al Madam and Al Faya. Rain and hail were also reported along the Khor Fakkan road, with showers affecting Masafi and Dafta in Fujairah.
Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre advised residents to avoid crossing flooded areas and wadis during rainfall and to use safer routes.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), Saturday’s weather is expected to be fair to partly cloudy, with a possibility of convective cloud formation over eastern and northern areas, bringing rainfall.
Winds are expected to reach speeds of 45km/h at times, potentially raising dust, while humid conditions and possible mist formation are forecast in some coastal and inland areas overnight and on Sunday morning.
Temperatures are expected to reach 36°C in Abu Dhabi, 35°C in Dubai and Sharjah, and 31°C in Fujairah.