
© Angel TesoreroDust storm before the rain in Oud Metha.
Strong winds, rain showers and sandstorms battered parts of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday, with police and weather forecasters urging residents to remain cautious.
The National Center of Meteorology (NCMS) issued a warning at 12.36pm on Saturday to expect rough weather between 1pm and 8pm.
It predicted 45-kilometre hour winds across parts of the country, including Dubai and Al Ain.
Heavy rainfall and high winds were reported by residents in southeastern parts of Dubai on social media.
One social media user, posting on X, formerly known as Twitter, shared a video of heavy drizzle from his balcony, posting "summer rain in Dubai."
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