Dubai’s ‘Mallathon’ turns shopping mall into air-conditioned race tracks as temperatures soar to 50°CIn Dubai, hundreds participated in the "Mallathon," an indoor race promoting fitness during the UAE's scorching August heat. Supported by t...
09 Aug, 2025, 05.08 PM IST
It’s 49.2°C, but why is it hailing in the UAE?Al Ain residents were surprised by a hailstorm on June 28, amidst the UAE's scorching summer, with the NCM issuing warnings for unstable we...
29 Jun, 2025, 07.53 PM IST
Saudi Arabia braces for hotter summer and increased rainfall in July and AugustSaudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology predicts higher-than-average temperatures across central, northern, and eastern regions duri...
26 Jun, 2025, 11.24 PM IST
UAE heat wave sees 48 degrees Celsius temperature, humidity rises, check this week’s forecastThe United Arab Emirates will experience continued hot weather. High temperatures are expected in the coming days. Humid conditions are pre...
23 Jun, 2025, 10.40 PM IST
UAE hits record May temperature of 51.6CThe United Arab Emirates breached its May temperature record for the second day in a row, hitting 51.6 degrees Celsius on Saturday, within ...
24 May, 2025, 09.00 PM IST
'Enjoying Bengaluru rains in Dubai': Netizens react as UAE sees heavy rains for second time in 2 weeks, while India's Silicon Valley scorchesUAE faced heavy rains with safety advisories, school closures, and work-from-home orders. On the other hand, Bengaluru is witnessing record...
02 May, 2024, 01.41 PM IST
Asia world's most disaster-prone region in 2023: WMOFloods and storms led to the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, and the impact of heat waves intensified, said the ...
23 Apr, 2024, 11.28 AM IST
Dubai faces massive clean up after deluge swamps glitzy desert cityDubai copes with aftermath of record storm with flooded roads and homes. Heaviest rains in 75 years caused traffic disruptions and signific...
19 Apr, 2024, 10.47 AM IST
Dubai's sky suddenly turned green during storm and rain. Was it the rare derecho?Dubai and the rest of UAE faced a severe storm with floods, traffic disruptions, and record rainfall. Social media shared images and videos...
18 Apr, 2024, 03.19 PM IST
Dubai rain and flood: UAE govt denies cloud seeding. Then what caused it?Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE and Oman raised concerns about cloud seeding's role. The heavy precipitation caused fatalities, propert...
18 Apr, 2024, 02.11 PM IST
UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking stormThe storm that hit the United Arab Emirates earlier this week continues to have a significant impact on the country. In Dubai, the airport ...
18 Apr, 2024, 12.20 PM IST
Coral reefs are in trouble. One lab in the desert is trying to helpCoral restoration programs are up against long odds because of climate change and environmental degradation, but marine scientists say they...
26 Dec, 2023, 11.49 AM IST
2023 to be hottest year on record after 'extraordinary' NovemberLast month smashed the previous November heat record, pushing 2023's global average temperature to 1.46 degrees Celsius warmer than pre-ind...
06 Dec, 2023, 09.21 AM IST
All eyes on outcome of COP28 amid climate, geopolitical challengesFurther, the impact of the two ongoing wars - in Ukraine and Gaza - on energy security and prices, coupled with the pandemic-related econom...
30 Nov, 2023, 06.42 AM IST
Rains lash parts of UAE, intermittent drizzle expected on SaturdayAccording to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), the highest temperature was recorded at 47.1°C in Mezaira (Al Dhafra Region), while ...
28 Jul, 2023, 10.02 PM IST
Highly vaccinated UAE witnesses most virus cases in monthsA nationwide mask mandate remains in place outdoors, but Dubai's bars and restaurants have been teeming with mask-less revelers. Most luxur...
22 Dec, 2021, 09.53 AM IST
Dubai explores drive-in cinema in time of social distancing; Porsche & popcorns become the new movie comboTickets cost $50 per vehicle inclusive of popcorn, snacks and drinks.
15 May, 2020, 10.48 AM IST