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Video: Hail, heavy rain and thunderstorms hit UAE

Sunday, 24 March 2019 08:44

ARN News

Heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and hail hit parts of the UAE on Sunday morning.

On Twitter, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) reported heavy to moderate rainfall in various parts of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and other emirates.

Many residents took to social media to post images and videos of the hail storm in Umm Al Quwain.

#المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد #أمطار_الخير #طويين #الفجيرة #هواة_الطقس #أصدقاء_المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد pic.twitter.com/JNlQt3yzbl
— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) March 24, 2019

#المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد #أمطار_الخير #طويين #الفجيرة #هواة_الطقس #أصدقاء_المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد pic.twitter.com/eqnxhqlQWt
— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) March 24, 2019

Dusty conditions are set to continue, with wind speeds of up to 60kph forecast for the northern emirates.

Police have also issued advisories, urging motorists to be extra cautious on the roads, with visibility reducing in many parts.

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