Watch: Moderate rains hit RAK; police urge residents to take safety precautions
Police urged residents to take precautions as moderate rains hit Ras Al Khaimah. Authorities advised avoiding wadis, water pools, and flash flood areas, and urge everyone to exercise caution. Drivers are advised to reduce speed and follow instructions from relevant authorities.The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued an orange alert in the area for strong winds, thunderstorms, and cumulonimbus clouds from 11:06pm to 4am.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Watch the videos here: View this post on Instagram الامارات : هطول أمطار الخير على كدرا في المنطقة الشرقية #مركز_العاصفة30/12/2025 pic.twitter.com/wEcXUCgpp1— مركز العاصفة (@Storm_centre) December 30, 2025 الامارات : الان هطول أمطار الخير على رأس الخيمة وفلج المعلا والذيد #مركز_العاصفة30/12/2025 pic.twitter.com/mNQaj7SyM0— مركز العاصفة (@Storm_centre) December 30, 2025 The last time it rained in Ras Al Khaimah, on December 18, water seeped into several homes, causing damage. Residents reported that a few cars were affected, with some hit by falling tree branches and debris overnight. Many said the incident happened suddenly, leaving most unaware of the situation until they stepped outside the next morning.The NCM also warned on Tuesday, December 30, that residents can expect strong, fast winds for two days, continuing through New Year’s Eve on Wednesday, December 31.Residents and tourists in the UAE are set to welcome the New Year with slightly cooler temperatures. While the NCM has not yet predicted rainfall for December 31, the weather is expected to be cloudy and windy, with lows of 8°C in some areas, 10°C on January 1, and highs reaching 22°C on both days.Watch: Heavy rains lash Ras Al Khaimah as lowest temperature recordedStormy weather in UAE: Residents wake up to damaged cars, uprooted trees
Police urged residents to take precautions as moderate rains hit Ras Al Khaimah.
Authorities advised avoiding wadis, water pools, and flash flood areas, and urge everyone to exercise caution. Drivers are advised to reduce speed and follow instructions from relevant authorities.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued an orange alert in the area for strong winds, thunderstorms, and cumulonimbus clouds from 11:06pm to 4am.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
Watch the videos here: الامارات : هطول أمطار الخير على كدرا في المنطقة الشرقية #مركز_العاصفة الامارات : الان هطول أمطار الخير على رأس الخيمة وفلج المعلا والذيد #مركز_العاصفة
30/12/2025 pic.twitter.com/wEcXUCgpp1— مركز العاصفة (@Storm_centre) December 30, 2025
30/12/2025 pic.twitter.com/mNQaj7SyM0— مركز العاصفة (@Storm_centre) December 30, 2025
The last time it rained in Ras Al Khaimah, on December 18, water seeped into several homes, causing damage. Residents reported that a few cars were affected, with some hit by falling tree branches and debris overnight. Many said the incident happened suddenly, leaving most unaware of the situation until they stepped outside the next morning.
The NCM also warned on Tuesday, December 30, that residents can expect strong, fast winds for two days, continuing through New Year’s Eve on Wednesday, December 31.
Residents and tourists in the UAE are set to welcome the New Year with slightly cooler temperatures. While the NCM has not yet predicted rainfall for December 31, the weather is expected to be cloudy and windy, with lows of 8°C in some areas, 10°C on January 1, and highs reaching 22°C on both days.
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