{
  "id": 2807362,
  "title": "UAE weather: Heavy rain hits Al Ain as temperature reaches 49.3°C",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/uae-weather-heavy-rain-hits-al-ain-as-temperature-reaches-49-3-c",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T14:19:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-heavy-rain-hits-al-ain-as-temperature-reaches-493c-1.500649792"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Heavy rain pounded the Sa'a region of Al Ain on Sunday, as the United Arab Emirates faced a combination of extreme heat and unpredictable weather. The national meteorological center documented a peak temperature of 49.3°C in Sweihan, located in Al Ain, at 2:30 pm local time. The highest temperature of the day was recorded at 14:30 UAE local time in Sweihan (Al Ain). Authorities issued a warning, emphasizing the severity of the hazardous weather conditions, forecasting convective cloud formations to persist until 10 pm, and advising residents to adhere to safety guidelines. The unsettled weather is anticipated to continue throughout the coming week. Monday is expected to bring another round of convective clouds, potentially leading to additional rainfall and gusty winds of up to 35km/h, particularly in eastern UAE regions. Humidity levels are also projected to rise overnight and into Monday morning in some coastal areas. The UAE is also nearing a significant seasonal milestone, with the meteorological marker Suhail expected to appear before dawn on August 24, indicating a shift towards milder temperatures. Despite this, meteorological summer will officially conclude on August 31, while astronomical summer will persist until September 23, suggesting a gradual decline in extreme heat and humidity over the following weeks.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Heavy rain lashed the Sa’a area of Al Ain on Sunday as the UAE continued to experience a mix of intense heat and unsettled weather. The country recorded a maximum temperature of 49.3°C in Sweihan, Al Ain, at 2.30pm, according to the National Centre of Meteorology.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}