Video: Rain hits parts of UAE, dust storm lowers visibility

Friday, 23 August 2019 at 17:21

It's raining in many parts of the UAE, with strong gusts of wind whipping up dust and lowering visibility.

According to the National Centre of Meteorology heavy rain was recorded in Dubai's Al Aweer, Silicon Oasis, Nad Al Sheba, Al Warqa and Academic City.

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— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) August 23, 2019

Meanwhile, Al Ain's Raknah and Khorfakkan-Sharjah road recorded moderate rainfall.

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— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) August 23, 2019

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— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) August 23, 2019

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— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) August 23, 2019

Dubai Police have warned of low visibility and urged motorist to drive carefully.

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