Emirates 24|7
    Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 5:52 AM (Dubai)
    UAE Guide
    Dubai Fitness Challenge: 6,500 free workout sessions at Kite Beach, from yoga to surfingDubai Design Week 2026: Dates, tickets, highlights and what’s free at the 12th editionDoes your UAE health insurance end when you quit your job? Here’s what happens after visa cancellationPedestrian rules in the UAE: Six things you need to knowChanging jobs in the UAE? Your bank may use your gratuity to clear your debts – here’s how to stop itUAE driving test rules change from January 1, 2027: 6 mistakes that could mean an instant ‘fail’Dubai World Trade Centre's final bridge opens October 30: Six-minute journey cut to one minuteFailed your Dubai driving test? Here’s what happens next – lessons, fees and how to rebookCan you work on your spouse’s visa in the UAE? Yes, but only if you have these documentsDubai Municipality opens applications for Al Ruwayyah campsite – all you need to knowIs your Dubai AI business certified? Here’s why the Dubai AI Seal matters, and how to apply for freeLost your passport abroad? UAE Golden Visa holders can get a return permit in 30 minutes – Here’s howDubai parking fees: 3 ways to pay less, find cheaper spaces or park for freeEtihad Rail’s Al Dhaid station in Sharjah: Ticket prices, 3 bus routes, timings and free parkingAbu Dhabi Freelancer Licence guide 2026: Eligibility, documents, fees and step-by-step TAMM applicationUAE eSIM guide 2026: How to switch from a physical SIM to an eSIM for freeDubai move-out guide 2026: Checklist, legal obligations, deposit refund and what landlords can charge youDubai Rental Disputes Centre guide 2026: How to file a complaint, what it costs and what to expectUAE rain alert: DEWA shares five steps to protect your home’s electrical systemApplied for an Indian passport at a closed UAE consular centre? Here’s where to collect it

    Monsoon rains to hit southern Indian coast early, spurring crop planting

    Typically, the monsoon ends across ‌the country by mid-September ‌and always begins in Kerala.

    By Reuters1 min read
    Share
    A girl runs through the beach against the backdrop of monsoon clouds at Fort Kochi beach in Kerala, India June 5, 2015. Annual monsoon rains have arrived at Kerala coast in southern India on Friday, five days later than expected, officials at the weather office said. REUTERS/Sivaram V/File Photo

    A girl runs through the beach against the backdrop of monsoon clouds at Fort Kochi beach in Kerala, India June 5, 2015. Annual monsoon rains have arrived at Kerala coast in southern India on Friday, five days later than expected, officials at the weather office said. REUTERS/Sivaram V/File Photo