Rain, thunder and flashes of lightning lit up the UAE skies on Sunday (December 14), offering residents a rare break from the country's usual bright, sun-filled days.
In a video shared by Storm Centre, rainwater can be seen gently pooling on the roads of Jabal Jais in Ras Al Khaimah, splashing up as vehicles pass through. Despite it being early morning, the sky remains dark under the winter cloud cover, with raindrops illuminated by car headlights.
There is no honking, no rush -- just the soft, rhythmic pitter-patter of raindrops filling the silence. In the clip, a lone pedestrian is seen crossing the street, shielding his head and upper body with a cloth as he walks in the rain-soaked road.
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Check out the video below, as shared by Storm Centre:
Another video shared by Storm Centre captured dramatic lightning flashing along the coasts of Ras Al Khaimah, briefly lighting up the dark sea as thunderstorms rolled through the area.
Parts of Dubai woke up to overcast conditions, with thick clouds hanging low in varying shades of grey -- a striking contrast to the blue skies the UAE is known for.
These rainy, unstable conditions had been forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), which earlier warned residents of unstable weather conditions. The authority has since issued an advisory, urging the public to follow safety guidelines as the weather system continues to affect the country.
Sunday (December 14) is expected to be the wettest day, with heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast. Families planning outdoor activities have been advised to prepare for potentially disruptive conditions.
Khaleej Times earlier reported that Dubai and several parts of the UAE are bracing for a prolonged spell of unstable weather, with residents likely to experience scattered showers, heavy downpours, thunder, hail and a noticeable drop in temperatures.
Cloud cover has been spreading across the country since Friday, ushering in a multi-day weather system set to peak between December 16 and 19. Dr Ahmed Habib, meteorologist at the National Centre of Meteorology, said the shift is being driven by multiple weather systems converging over the region.