Rain hits parts of UAE, red alert issued

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Several parts of the UAE recorded rain on Tuesday, with stormy weather conditions to continue until Wednesday.

The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology issued a "red alert" for Dubai, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah.

Residents have been urged to be extra vigilant, with the warning in place until 11:00 pm on Tuesday.

Temperatures could reach between 25-28 degree Celsius in the coastal areas and between 26-30 degree Celsius in the internal areas. 

Alya Al Hantoobi, weather forecaster at the NCM, has more details.

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