Hail Hits Dubai’s Margham as Rain Falls East and NCM Issues Flood Alert
Hailstones fell over Margham in Dubai on a Sunday afternoon, while rain was recorded on Khor Fakkan Road and near Al Ajili east of Shuka in the Eastern Region, according to a Storm_centre update on X. The National Centre of Meteorology issued a flash flood warning for mountainous zones and urged the public to take care during showers and avoid locations prone to sudden flooding.
Storm_centre Observations
The Storm_centre message on X described hail striking the Margham area of Dubai during the afternoon of Sunday. It also noted rainfall along Khor Fakkan Road and in the Al Ajili locality, which lies east of Shuka within the Eastern Region.
NCM Weather Alerts
The National Centre of Meteorology also issued a flash flood alert for certain mountainous districts. This came alongside yellow and orange weather warnings for various parts of the country, which the NCM said were linked to convective clouds capable of producing hazardous conditions until 7 pm. The advisory, released at 3:38 pm on 18 October, told residents in yellow‑zoned areas to exercise caution and stay alert to changing weather, while those under orange were advised to remain prepared and follow safety directions from the relevant authorities. The warning period runs from 2 pm to 7 pm and focuses on the eastern and southern sectors of the UAE, notably the mountainous terrain near Fujairah and Al Ain. According to the centre’s colour guide, yellow signifies a need for caution because of possible hazardous weather, whereas orange denotes a higher risk level that calls for increased vigilance.
Public Safety Guidance
The NCM repeated its call for the public to exercise caution when it rains and to keep clear of areas known to flash‑flood. It also advised everyone to rely on official weather updates and to remain careful until the alerts lapse at 7 pm. The original Storm_centre post added a note encouraging readers to download the Gulf News app in order to receive updates more quickly.
