UAE weather to remain cool

Unstable weather, strong winds and scattered rain pushed the mercury down during the Eid Al Adha holidays across the emirates.People enjoyed pleasant and cool weather and rain. Many, however, rescheduled their outdoor programmes such as desert camping and cruises as a result of Met Office warnings. Forecasters expect some stability in the weather, saying it will continue to be cool as the winter season is approaching.There was scattered rain in some areas of Sharjah and northern areas on Tuesday. Strong north-westerly winds made life uncomfortable for residents of Abu Dhabi's Western Region. The blowing dust and sand created problems for drivers on the highways. The sea was also very rough almost all along the western seafront with waves as high as six to nine feet.The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) said there was scattered rain in different parts of the Emirates on the second and third day of Eid Al Adha. Heavy rain was received on the UAE islands in the Arabian Gulf, Hatta and Masafi, and light rain in Ras Al Khaimah, parts of Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah.The forecast for the next 24 hours is partly cloudy weather with chances of light rain in some areas. The temperatures are likely to fall and strong north-westerly winds will continue to sweep over the sea and open inland areas.The NCMS asked people planning sea trips to stay put, as conditions are not yet favourable for small boats and fishing trawlers. They have been advised to keep an eye on the weather and to wait for stable conditions.Temperatures on Wednesday are expected to be between 21 and 31 degrees Celsius in the coastal areas, 16 to 33 degrees in the interior, and 17 to 18 degrees in the mountainous areas.