Dubai: Residents of the United Arab Emirates experienced a welcomed drop in temperatures as forecasted, accompanied by light rain reported in various parts of the country on Friday under cloudy skies.

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) recorded temperatures ranging between 18 to 22 degrees Celsius as the mercury gradually decreased. Partly cloudy skies, with low clouds appearing over certain areas, especially coastal regions, led to light rain in parts of Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman.

The NCM issued a warning about rough seas in the Arabian Gulf, anticipating challenging maritime conditions.

On Thursday evening, light to moderate rainfall was reported in the outskirts of Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain. The NCM had previously issued a yellow weather alert after monitoring rainy clouds over the Arabian Gulf along the UAE coast.

As per the NCM's weather forecast, humidity is expected to increase on Saturday night. A slight temperature increase is anticipated on Sunday, with sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea ranging from moderate to slight, becoming rough at times in the Oman Sea by morning.

Similar weather conditions are expected until Monday, with the NCM hinting at a chance of scattered rainfall on Tuesday and cloudy weather on Wednesday. Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather alerts and advisories.