The weather in Dubai is typically hot and sunny throughout the year. Summers are extremely hot with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F), while winters are milder with temperatures ranging from 14°C to 24°C (57°F to 75°F). Rainfall is infrequent, and the city experiences little to no precipitation for most of the year. Sandstorms are occasional, particularly during the summer months.
Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, causing flash floods that inundated major highways and stranded vehicles across Dubai. The neighboring nation of Oman is also grappling with the aftermath of heavy flooding, with a reported death toll rising to 18 and several people still missing.
During bad weather, the world’s tallest skyscraper, Burj Khalifa, was struck by lightning.
Orange alert issued across UAE as thunderstorm intensifies; hazardous weather expected.
