Watch: UAE weatherman battles heavy rains, almost gets blown away in Oman
While the UAE officially welcomed the start of summer on Saturday, June 21, parts of the Gulf are experiencing a stark contrast to the season's typically dry weather — with heavy rain sweeping through some areas.
Despite the heat that summer brings, seasonal rainfall is not entirely rare in the region. This year, the unusual summer rain trend continues — not just in the UAE, but across the border.
A video shared by the Storm Centre on Saturday captured heavy rain pouring over the Katnah Al Fayyad road in Oman. In the footage, storm chaser Fahad Mohamad Abdul Rehman is seen braving the storm, crouching on the road as strong winds threatened to flip his umbrella inside out.
As he struggled to get up and move toward his car, he battled both the wind and the rain head-on — all while holding onto his nearly inverted umbrella. Laughing in the face of the storm, he playfully shouted, 'Mashallah,' and challenged the rain to 'hit him harder.'
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Summer rains
Seasonal rainfall is not uncommon in the UAE. Just two years ago, summer flooding hit Fujairah. More recently, on June 8 last year, heavy rains were seen over parts of Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah. Al Watan Road — en route to Hatta — was lashed by thunderstorms and hail.
According to meteorologists, hail during summer is actually not uncommon. It occurs when surface temperatures are warm, but the upper atmosphere is still cold enough to support ice.
But while the occasional rain during the season brings respite, residents still need to be careful and take serious precautions to prioritise their health and safety.
Summer in the UAE isn't just uncomfortable — it can be dangerous. Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can lead to serious health conditions, especially for vulnerable groups like the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses.
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