Daijiworld Media Network – Dubai

Dubai, Nov 17: Heavy rainfall, thunder, and lightning was reported in parts of the UAE including in Sharjah and Ajman on Friday November 17.

Rainy conditions prevailed across the country and heavy showers have been reported in many parts of Dubai including Nad Al Sheba, Silicon Oasis, Business Bay, Jumierah Village, Dubai Investments Park (DIP), and Al Barsha and other areas. Light showers were also recorded in parts if Abu Dhabi and Fujairah.

The UAE's National Center of Meteorology has issued a yellow and orange weather alert with more rain and cloudy weather during the day, across the UAE.

According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), United Arab Emirates, this weather situation is caused as the country is affected by a surface low pressure system from the Red Sea with an extension of upper air trough accompanied by a jet stream from the West and cold air mass with clouds flowing from the west accompanied by convective clouds over scattered areas associated with rainfall.

A drop in temperatures was also recorded across the UAE over the last two days.