Dubai: Rain of different levels of intensity lashed parts of Ras Al Khaimah on Monday afternoon.
Heavy rains pounded Tawiyen and Wadi Kafoof at around 4 pm on Monday, while Showka received light showers. Forecasters said the showers resulted from low pressure in the surface air and low pressure in the upper layer, causing cloud formation associated with rain.
Heavy rains, accompanied by lightning and thunder, lashed Al Quaa in Abu Dhabi, close to the border with Oman, and Al Suhailah in Sharjah. Al Dhaid in Sharjah experienced moderate rainfaill.
Chances of rainfall over the eastern and southern parts of the country will continue over the next 48 hours, according to the weather bulletin of the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology. Residents are advised to avoid wadis or areas where water could accummulate or overflow. More info
By staff www.gulfnews.com
