Golfball-sized hailstones and heavy rain have hit coastal cities in the United Arab Emirates.
The Met Office issued yellow and red weather warnings on Thursday evening.
The cities of Fujairah, Khorfakkan and Kalba were particularly affected.
In social media videos, residents post the horrific aftermath of the storm.
The hail caused damage to dozens of vehicles.
In some places, heavy rainfall has led to floods.
Authorities have asked residents to stay away from low-lying areas.
According to the Met Office, in recent days there has been an expansion of low-pressure surface systems in the eastern parts of the country.
This was accompanied by an expansion of low pressure in the upper atmosphere.
Which caused rainy intermittent weather from Wednesday to Friday.
As a reminder, cloud seeding operations are being carried out in the country to maximize rainfall in the country.
The Met Office issued yellow and red weather warnings on Thursday evening.
The cities of Fujairah, Khorfakkan and Kalba were particularly affected.
In social media videos, residents post the horrific aftermath of the storm.
The hail caused damage to dozens of vehicles.
In some places, heavy rainfall has led to floods.
Authorities have asked residents to stay away from low-lying areas.
According to the Met Office, in recent days there has been an expansion of low-pressure surface systems in the eastern parts of the country.
This was accompanied by an expansion of low pressure in the upper atmosphere.
Which caused rainy intermittent weather from Wednesday to Friday.
As a reminder, cloud seeding operations are being carried out in the country to maximize rainfall in the country.
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