What to watch for: Rains hit parts of the United Arab Emirates; Yellow alert for rough seas - News

Screenshot: Storm Center video

Parts of the UAE experienced rain on Sunday evening. Videos released by Storm Center on December 22 show rains in the northern region of the country.

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) had predicted that precipitation is expected on the Sunday Islands, as well as in some northern and coastal areas.

A video released by Storm Center highlighted the heavy rains in Ras Al Khaimah, where roads were visibly affected by the downpours. The rains caused puddles to form on the streets and cars were seen with blurred windows due to the intensity of the downpours.

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Roads from Jebel Rais to Ras Al Khaimah also experienced rain today.

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The rains are accompanied by rough sea conditions. The meteorological department has also issued a yellow alert for severe conditions in the Arabian Sea, with wave height reaching 6 feet from 9 p.m. on Sunday until 10 a.m. on Monday, December 23. A yellow alert was also issued for fresh winds, reaching 40 km/h.

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The Met also issued an advisory warning residents not to swim or dive in the sea due to the harsh conditions and to refrain from going into the sea or participating in marine activities.

The authority also urged people to act on official reports from the NCM and avoid spreading rumours.

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