UAE weather alert: Heavy rain, hail in Sharjah, NCM warns of flash floods
Dubai: Heavy rain and hail fell over parts of Sharjah on Thursday afternoon, as unsettled weather continued to sweep across the UAE and the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued alerts for convective clouds and flash flooding. Videos shared by Storm Centre showed intense showers in Al Dhaid, Washah and Mleiha. Images circulating on social media also showed hailstones covering the ground and…
On Thursday afternoon, Sharjah experienced heavy rain and hail, as unsettled weather conditions swept across the UAE. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued alerts for convective clouds and flash flooding amid reports of intense showers in Al Dhaid, Washah, and Mleiha. Hailstones covered the ground and vehicles navigated waterlogged roads as the downpour persisted.
The NCM issued a convective cloud alert from 12:30pm to 10pm, covering large parts of the eastern region, including Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, the Hajar mountains, and some areas of Abu Dhabi. A yellow warning advised residents to remain vigilant if venturing outdoors for activities, while an orange warning, in certain mountain areas, signaled hazardous weather events and urged compliance with authorities' advice.
Flash flood alerts were also issued from 2pm to 7pm for some mountain areas. The NCM urged caution during rainfall and cautioned residents to avoid wadis, valleys, and other areas prone to flash flooding. The wet spell was expected to continue through the weekend and into Monday, with the eastern and southern regions forecast to experience the most cloud activity.
Authorities advised driving cautiously, avoiding flooded roads, staying away from low-lying areas, and following updates from the NCM and official sources for safety.
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