Tag: National Centre of Meteorology
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UAE Marks Start of Summer with Solstice and Rising Temperatures
The summer solstice, which began at 06:42 UAE time, marks the point when the sun reaches its highest and northernmost position in the sky. It is a key astronomical event that signals the beginning of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere
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UAE Records Historic May Temperature of 50.4ºC, Highest Since 2003
This new peak was confirmed by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) and signifies a concerning trend of rising early-season temperatures. The record-breaking heat was officially recorded at 2:30 PM local time on Friday, surpassing the previous May high of 50.2ºC set in 2009
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Two UAE Scientists Overcome Challenges to Establish Historic Antarctic Stations
Their mission, part of the Emirates Polar Programme, saw them overcome extreme conditions, logistical challenges, and the relentless demands of working in one of the planet’s most inhospitable environments
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UAE’s Lowest Temperature: Chilly 4.3°C Recorded on Jebel Jais
As the UAE celebrated the arrival of 2024, temperatures plummeted to a frigid 4.3°C on Jebel Jais, the nation’s highest peak, marking the lowest reading in the country early Tuesday morning
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Fair to Partly Cloudy Weather Expected Across UAE, with Cool Temperatures in Mountains
While the skies are expected to remain mostly clear in many regions, there will be a significant presence of clouds over the east coast in the morning hours. Early this morning, light rains and drizzles were reported in parts of Fujairah and along the east coast
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UAE Anticipates Rainfall as Summer Approaches: Meteorologists Predict Showers in Eastern Mountains
“The extension of the Indian monsoons will impact the country for the most part of this month,” Dr. Habib stated, highlighting the influence of external weather patterns on the UAE’s climate