The UAE’s Met Office says the weather will continue to be unsettled. Meteorologists are warning temperatures will drop by six degrees tonight, and it’s set to get windy as well. Heavy rainfall has been recorded in Dubai and Sharjah, with several downpours during the day. Here’s Khaled Al Obidli from the UAE Met Office with the forecast for this weekend:
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