The Economic Times

UAE rain update: Unbelievable satellite footage shows 1,400 km-wide cyclone as rains, storm lash Abu Dhabi. Check upcoming weather forecast

The UAE is experiencing severe, unseasonal storms with heavy rain, lightning, and hailstones, transforming desert landscapes amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. The weather agency has predicted rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning on Friday and authorities have urged residents to exercise caution. This is a rare phenomenon as the Gulf region usually remains dry.