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29 March 2024

Wet Dubai weather raises Twitter storm

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By Sneha May Francis

With Dubai being painted in sepia shades since Friday, residents are tweeting regular updates on this unusual change in weather.

“Even at 11am, it feels like it’s 6am,” said Shaili, adding it’s just perfect weather to be indoors with a hot cup of coffee.

Tweet reports suggested heavy downpour in Dubai Media City, and thunder and lightning in Tecom.

Deepak Bakshi texted in saying, “It’s pouring here in Jebel Ali.”

The twitteratti was abuzz with many residents reporting their happiness over the fluctuating weather.

“What is up with the weather in #Dubai !! Is it evening already??!!?” tweeted ‏@AmilThomasnow.

“Dubai Weather: I cannot see,” summed up ‏@Natapak40m.

“Sandstorm from Mission Impossible 4 is here !!! #Dubai #Weather #Rain,” illustrated another.

The residents also noted that this was unusual weather for this time of the year.

“I’ve been here for so many years, and I’ve never witnessed anything this like,” added another resident.

“Weird weather in dubai today like there is sand storm, rain and lots of wind. First time ever I got to see it in life,” described another old-timer.

“Crazy red sky in #Dubai no instagram filter needed!” added Paul Parsons on the social media network.

“Dubai would be perfect if the weather was like this all year round. Not too cold, not too sunny. A little bit of rain once in awhile,” tweeted Justin.

Not many were happy with the shift in weather.

 “Thunder, lightning, rain, swirling sand clouds, brown sky… hmm, this was not the #Dubai weather I signed up for,” tweeted‏ @LouiseRedversnow.

“Lazy weather in Dubai...I hope the sun comes out tomorrow...too gloomy and depressing with fog and rain :'(”wrote ‏@kinlabelle46m.

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