UAE issues alert on rainfall, strong winds across country

The UAE weather authority has forecast rainfall and strong winds over scattered areas in the country that are expected to continue until Wednesday.

Speaking to ARN, the National Centre of Meteorology's (NCM) weather forecaster, Mahra Al Rumaithi, shared details on the upcoming conditions:

The authority issued a yellow alert forecasting convective cloud formation accompanied by light to moderate rainfall, with winds causing blowing dust that can reach up to 45 km/hr.

#تنبيه #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد
#Alert_#NCM
#أمطار_الخير#المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد

#Rain#NCM pic.twitter.com/zZkTmQvAgm

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) March 31, 2026

A chance of convective cloud formation associated with rainfall and fresh to strong winds at times causing blowing dust, with a speed reaching 45 km/hr over scattered areas from 07:20 31/03/2026 Tuesday until 00:20 Wednesday 01/04/2026.#تنبيه #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد
#Alert_#NCM pic.twitter.com/CqATMIGxhd

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) March 31, 2026

Motorists have been advised to exercise caution on the road and follow traffic rules during the rainy conditions.

Dubai welcomes the rain and with it, a reminder that road safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Drivers are urged to stay alert and drive safely.#RoadSafety pic.twitter.com/mMnGNaRh8p

— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) March 31, 2026