On Sunday, the UAE experienced its hottest day this year, with the mercury soaring to 49.4°C. The searing heat coincided with Eid Al Adha, a major Islamic festival celebrated worldwide.
The peak temperature was recorded in Sweihan, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi at 2:45 pm, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Despite the intense heat, the day brought some unexpected showers to parts of the UAE, and forecasts suggest more rain could be on the way today.
Earlier in June, the UAE saw thunderstorms and hail, a phenomenon not uncommon during the summer months. Meteorologists explain that hail can occur when ground temperatures are high but the upper atmosphere remains cold enough to form ice.
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