Brief
UAE experiences heavy rain and hail as flood alert issued
The National Centre of Meteorology warned residents to avoid flash‑flood‑prone areas as showers and hail battered roads across Dubai, Sharjah, Al Ain and Ras Al Khaimah.
By Felo News Desk · Published
On Monday, October 12, heavy rain, hail and strong winds swept parts of the United Arab Emirates, prompting the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) to issue a flash‑flood alert from 3:30 pm to 9 pm.
What happened
Rainfall and hail were reported on Al Watan Street, Hatta Road, and in Ras Al Khaimah’s Shawkah area. Videos shared by the Storm Centre showed reduced visibility for motorists, hailstones bouncing off the road and strong winds turning umbrellas inside out.
What the reports add
The NCM had earlier forecast possible rain in Dubai, Sharjah and Al Ain and warned residents to stay away from locations prone to flash flooding.
What was said
The NCM urged residents to exercise caution during the rainfall and to avoid flood‑prone areas.
Key facts
- Heavy rain, hail and strong winds hit parts of the UAE on Oct 12 (khaleejtimes.com)
- The NCM issued a flash‑flood alert from 3:30 pm to 9 pm (khaleejtimes.com)
- Storm Centre videos showed reduced visibility and hail on roads (khaleejtimes.com)
Sources
- [1] khaleejtimes.com — originally reported as “Watch: Heavy rain hits parts of UAE amid flood warning; hail lashes some areas”
