Rain hits parts of UAE as NCM predicts fair to partly cloudy weather for next couple of days
- Last updated: October 24, 2026 | 21:45
Mohammed Abu Al Samen, Staff Reporter
Rain continued across various parts of the country on Saturday, with showers ranging from light to heavy. Some areas also experienced small hail as rain clouds developed, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Al Farfar in Fujairah recorded the highest rainfall total at 6.8 mm, followed by Jabal Al Habn at 2.1 mm, based on measurements taken as of 4:59pm.
The NCM reported heavy rain accompanied by small hail in Marbad and Al Musaili in Fujairah, as well as Fili in Sharjah. Heavy rain also fell in Shawka, Ras Al Khaimah, and Nahil, Al Ain. Moderate to heavy showers were recorded in Maliha and Asfani in Sharjah, and Mamdouh in Ras Al Khaimah.
Moderate rainfall was observed in Masafi and Al Ghamra in Fujairah, and Khudaira and Akhaydar in Sharjah. Light to moderate rain fell in Al Sad, Abu Samra, and southern Al Khazna in Al Ain, as well as Jabal Al Habn in Fujairah.
Light rain was recorded in Dafta, Al Manei, Al Wa’ab, and Al Qor in Ras Al Khaimah, and in Al Bulaida, Al Siji, Wadi Shis, Al Bithnah, Al Ruwaidhah, Al Taybah, and Al Farfar in Fujairah.
The NCM forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather on Sunday, with a chance of convective clouds developing over northern and eastern areas, bringing rain. Conditions will be humid overnight and into Monday morning in some coastal and inland areas, with a possibility of fog or mist.
Winds will be southeasterly, shifting to northwesterly, and light to moderate, freshening at times with cloud activity. Wind speeds will range from 10 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 40 km/h. Seas will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Sea of Oman.
On Monday, the weather is expected to remain fair to partly cloudy, with a chance of convective clouds and rain over northern and eastern areas. Humid conditions are forecast overnight and into Tuesday morning in some coastal and inland areas, with possible fog or mist.
Winds will be southeasterly, shifting to northwesterly, and light to moderate, becoming fresh to strong at times with cloud activity and raising dust. Speeds will range from 10 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 50 km/h. Seas will remain slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Sea of Oman.