The tropical depression extends, bringing thunderstorms and hail to some of the driest areas on Earth.

Arab Weather - The Arab Weather Center forecasts that the UAE and Oman will be exposed to weather disturbances in the coming days resulting from the expansion of the tropical break. Thunderstorms will form over the Al Hajar Mountains and neighboring areas, leading to rainfall of varying intensity, accompanied by thunderstorms and hail, which will lead to heavy flow of valleys and ravines and possibly the formation of flash floods in some areas. It is possible that some rain clouds will extend to parts of the coasts overlooking the Sea of Oman, and the same thunderstorm clouds will extend towards parts of the UAE, especially the city of Al Ain and its surroundings.

In Yemen and Saudi Arabia, cumulus cloud activity is expected to resume in the afternoon and evening hours across many regions, particularly western Yemen and southwestern Saudi Arabia, spanning the highlands of Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha, and eastern Makkah, including Taif. Parts of the holy sites may also be affected. These clouds are accompanied by rainfall of varying intensity, thunderstorms, and hail, causing valleys and ravines to overflow.

In Djibouti, Somalia, and Sudan, the weather disturbances are severe, with heavy rainfall, strong thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds, leading to flash floods.

The world's driest areas are hit by heavy thunderstorms.

The world's driest region is set to witness heavy rains this evening, with renewed rains on Sunday night. Atmospheric disturbances will develop in the afternoon and gradually intensify in the evening. Thick cumulonimbus clouds will form over southern Egypt, including the New Valley governorates. Rainfall will be heavy at times, accompanied by hail and sudden, strong winds. Similar weather conditions will extend to southern Libya.

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