Watch: Rains hit some parts of UAE as temperatures near 50°C in other areas

With the arrival of the weekend in the UAE, there has also been a shift in weather on Sunday, July 27, as light rains hit parts of the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

UAE rain enthusiasts and experts have been having the time of their life amid the recent weather changes. The hails, rains and strong winds have taken residents by surprise as some other areas of the country experience the opposite, with highs nearing 50°C.

Temperatures hit a low of 27.2°C in Ras Al Khaimah's Jais mountain today, with the maximum temperature reaching 49.6°C in Mezaira (Al Dhafra region) at 3pm.

Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.

For those planning to get respite from the heat, light showers have been taking place across some parts of the country today. The NCM has reported rainfall in Ras Al Khaimah's Showkah and Wadi Isfay.

Taking to social media, Storm Centre shared clips of rainfall in these areas, as an overcast sky hung over the damp mountains.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by مركز العاصفة لمراقبة الطقس والتغير المناخي المؤسس omar alnauimi (@storm_ae)

The Met issued orange and yellow alerts in these parts of the UAE, warning residents of hazardous weather events and to be on the lookout in case of outdoor activities.

Abu Dhabi Police has urged motorists to exercise caution due to the rainy weather and to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards.

Earlier in the day, the weather authority had issued an alert for a drop in horizontal visibility in some regions due to thick fog during the morning hours of today.

Watch: Heavy rains lash garden city of Al Ain; orange alert issued Watch: Rains lash parts of Dubai, Abu Dhabi; orange alert issued Watch: Dubai gets first hail this summer with heavy thunderstorm in parts