UAE weather: Partly cloudy with heavy rain today

The day will be partly cloudy in general, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Heavy rain has also been forecast across the nation.

Clouds will appear over some eastern and northern areas, and coastal areas with a chance of rainfall. Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening at times.

Temperatures could be as high as 29ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 26ºC in Abu Dhabi and 27ºC in Dubai.

However, temperatures could be as low as 16ºC in Abu Dhabi and 19ºC in Dubai and 7ºC in mountainous regions.