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Scattered rain observed in some parts of the country: QMD

Published: 30 Dec 2021 - 10:33 am | Last Updated: 30 Dec 2021 - 10:52 am
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The Peninsula Online

Doha: Scattered rain is reported from many parts of the country, including Doha. According to the weather update by Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) Qatar will witness unstable weather conditions until the middle of next week.

The drizzling lasted only for a few minutes at some places, but the sky is still overcast and chances of more rain is likely.  In many streets, kids were seen enjoying the light drizzle. 


Scattered rain in Old Airport area. Pic by Salim Matramkot

In a post on Twitter, QMD shared an image of the scattered rain present especially in the northern part of the country. It also stated that it may be thundery at times. 

Due to this, QMD shared safety tips to ensure safety during rainy weather conditions. This includes:
- Move between tracks slowly
- Reduce speed
- Turn on headlights 
- Keep a safety distance
- Stay away from any distractions
- Avoid submerged roads