Winter rain lashes Sharjah, Dubai and other areas; weather alerts issued

Light to moderate rainfall reported in different parts of the UAE, including Sharjah and Dubai, on Sunday afternoon. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued yellow and amber alerts for some eastern areas of the country.

Pleasant weather and cooler temperatures are expected across the country. 

The weather is expected to be humid at night and on Monday morning over some internal regions, with light to moderate winds, becoming fresh to strong at times with clouds, causing blowing dust.

In its daily weather report, the NCM stated that winds will be north-westerly, with speeds ranging from 15 to 30 km/h, reaching up to 45 km/h at times.

The Arabian Gulf will see moderate to rough seas, while the Oman Sea will have moderate, occasionally becoming rough with clouds.