Rain hits parts of UAE, red alert issued

Several parts of the UAE recorded rain on Tuesday, with stormy weather conditions to continue until Wednesday.

The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology issued a "red alert" for Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah.

Residents have been urged to be extra vigilant, with the warning in place until 11:00 pm on Tuesday.

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Temperatures could reach between 25-28 degree Celsius in the coastal areas and between 26-30 degree Celsius in the internal areas. 

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Alya Al Hantoobi, weather forecaster at the NCM, has more details.