Will El Nino Bring Exceptional Rainfall & Flooding to UAE? NCM Clarifies
Will the El Nino climate phenomenon bring exceptional phenomenon and flooding to the UAE, eventually spoiling your travel plans? NCM clarifies.
For tourists, the UAE weather update tends to be as important as for locals. They use the forecast reports released by the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) to plan their daily itineraries around the country, decide if they should skip some outdoor attractions for the day, or if they should leave for the airport much earlier to their flight's departure time. But there is another thing that could impact your travel plans, or it may not. It is the El Nino climate phenomenon, responsible for bringing drought to some parts of the globe and above average rainfall to some others. If you are also concerned about it, here is the clarification directly coming from NCM.
The El Niño phenomenon does not necessarily mean exceptional rainfall or flooding in the UAE, as its impacts vary depending on regional and local weather conditions. Please rely only on the Center’s official channels for updates.#ElNino #UAE #Weather #Climate #OfficialUpdates pic.twitter.com/KzCDNOz4s9
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What Does Social Media Have to Say About El Nino?
Some video clips circulating on different social media platforms have been raising concerns about severe impacts from the El Nino climate phenomenon and related forecasts of floods or unusual rainfall, as per NCM. But the meteorological agency has stressed that El Nino does not necessarily mean exceptional rainfall or flooding in the country, as its impacts vary depending on regional and local atmospheric conditions. For this reason, NCM has asked all residents and tourists alike to get their information from the Center's official channels only.
What Did UAE's NCM Clarify in its Statement?
El Nino's direct impact is concentrated in the Pacific Ocean. The National Center of Meteorology clarified in its statement that the UAE is among the regions expected to see above average rainfall levels. But this phenomenon is not necessarily going to bring exceptional rainfall or flooding in the country, despite the concerns raised by some social media posts.
Where Should You Get Your UAE Weather Forecast?
If you are planning to travel to the UAE, let NCM be your best friend. The Center monitors regional and global climate updates around the clock and provides information on key events frequently. If anything significant is expected, NCM is going to inform you beforehand through its official channels. Therefore, please rely on the Center only to get all your updates about the UAE weather. Nonetheless, do take note that Travel to Dubai also provides one UAE weather forecast article on a daily basis. You can use the information as they have been collected from NCM only. Plan ahead of time to be better prepared, in case of any severe conditions. But be assured that the UAE is ready to handle most of these emergencies.
Please rely on NCM's official channels for daily updates.
Official Channels of UAE's National Center of Meteorology (NCM):
Official Site: https://mobile.ncm.gov.ae/
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