Ras Al Khaimah experienced moderate rainfall on December 30, 2025, prompting local police to issue urgent safety advisories to residents. The precipitation event, which occurred during evening hours, led authorities to caution citizens against approaching wadis, standing water pools, and areas prone to flash flooding.
According to meteorological reports from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), an orange alert was activated between 11:06 PM and 4:00 AM, indicating potential hazards from strong winds, thunderstorms, and cumulonimbus cloud formations. The advisory specifically emphasized reduced driving speeds and compliance with official instructions from emergency response units.
This weather event follows previous rainfall incidents on December 18 that resulted in property damage across RAK. Multiple residential properties reported water infiltration, while vehicles sustained damage from falling tree branches and debris. Many residents described the previous incident as unexpectedly severe, with most discovering the extent of damage only upon morning inspection.
The NCM further forecasted persistent strong winds expected to continue through New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31. While no precipitation was predicted for year-end festivities, meteorological officials anticipated cloudy conditions with wind speeds remaining elevated. Temperature projections indicated daytime highs of 22°C alongside nighttime lows reaching 8°C in interior regions, creating notably cooler conditions for New Year’s celebrations.
Tourists and residents preparing for outdoor celebrations were advised to monitor updated weather bulletins and prepare for potentially disruptive wind conditions during nighttime events.