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Dubai Weather: Heavy Sandstorm sweeps through the city

Heavy sandstorm in Dubai
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Sand in my hair, Sand in my feet. There’s also sand in my teeth, I’m not at the beach. Rhyming is hard, it’s actually a sandstorm #Dubai said a resident as Dubai witnessed heavy sandstorm yesterday.

Many UAE residents witnessed a massive sandstorm on Thursday morning bringing the visibility to almost zero. The strong sandstorm dwarfed buildings and trees as it swept through the city with high-speed winds. Local authorities and the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) had already issued warnings of dust storms, thundershowers and high-speed winds in several parts of Dubai and elsewhere in UAE. The NCM has also said, light showers in some parts of UAE is expected.

Lighting Storm in Dubai ⛈ pic.twitter.com/dRKwPXcOmz

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Dubai Police advised motorists to be extra cautious as dust and wind on roads have resulted in poor visibility. The UAE government has advised citizens to stay indoors and keep a watch on local weather updates and warnings.

By: Staff writer  /  Source: Google

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