Ramadan in UAE, Weather update

Dubai: As Ramadan commences in the UAE, residents are advised to prepare for potential rainfall in the upcoming days. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) have provided updates on the weather forecast.

The NCM has forecasted mild to moderate rainfall in certain regions of the country on Tuesday. However, residents need not be alarmed, as severe weather conditions have been declared to have ended by the NCEMA on Sunday.

Dr. Ahmed Habib, a climate expert at the NCM, shared insights into the upcoming weather patterns. He highlighted the influence of a North-westerly wind, which is expected to decrease temperatures. He also emphasized that Ramadan falls within the transitional period between winter and summer seasons.

“Night and morning temperatures are anticipated to remain mild to pleasant. Looking at the long-term forecast for April, it suggests that rainfall is projected to be below the average, considering that the typical precipitation for this month across the country is 9mm. The highest recorded 24-hour rainfall in previous years occurred on 21 March 2020, reaching 100.4 mm in Jumeirah”, Dr. Habib told Khaleej Times.

Ramadan is expected to witness mild weather conditions in its initial half, with temperatures gradually increasing towards the latter part of the month. The long-term forecast for April suggests below-average rainfall, with night and morning temperatures remaining pleasant.

Climatic statistics for April indicate average maximum temperatures ranging between 29°C and 34°C, with some inland areas experiencing temperatures up to 45°C during the day. The average minimum temperature ranges between 18°C and 21°C.

Over the weekend, certain regions experienced significant rainfall. Al Ain's Khatam Al Shaklah recorded the highest amount of rainfall, followed by Fujairah's Al Farfar, Dubai's Al Marmoom, Lahbab and Umm Al Quwain.

Cloud seeding operations have been conducted to enhance rainfall. Nineteen missions were undertaken in the past week, with six missions conducted on Saturday to target clouds with favorable conditions.

Despite the efforts to enhance rainfall, heavy precipitation across the country led to road closures, traffic congestion and waterlogging, causing disturbances for residents.

As UAE residents embark on the journey of Ramadan, they are advised to stay informed about the weather forecasts and prepare accordingly. While rainfall is anticipated in the initial days, authorities are working diligently to manage any potential disruptions caused by adverse weather conditions.