Eid Al Adha 2025: Rains hit some parts of UAE as residents celebrate start of holiday
Storm Centre shared several videos capturing the rainfall in Khor Fakkan. In one clip, raindrops were seen obstructing the view through a car's windshield, while another showed drizzle falling gently over the city, as dark clouds gathered ominously overhead.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) had earlier forecasted that certain regions would experience rain during the holiday weekend.
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summer solstice on June 21.
The hot and humid conditions have left many hoping for a temporary reprieve from the sweltering weather.
The NCM also recorded the lowest temperature of the day at 5.45am, a cool 16.6°C — offering a brief but much-needed reprieve from the usual heat.
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