For the first time in nearly a decade, Doha may see some rain showers in August. According to the Qatar Meteorology Department, cloud formations indicate that thunderstorms could be on the horizon for certain parts of the country tomorrow:
God Welling expected formation of local clouds with chance of rain maybe thundery at North and west part of Qatar by tomorrow afternoon
— أرصاد قطر (@qatarmd)
If the precipitation, which would come during Qatar’s most humid month, hits Doha, it would be a bit of a Ramadan miracle. Steff Gaulter, senior meteorologist at Al Jazeera English, said:
Last time it rained in #Doha in August was 2005. Here’s hoping we see some on Monday!
— Steff Gaulter (@WeatherSteff)
The unusual weather is already affecting other countries in the Gulf, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which saw flooding over the weekend.
Are you praying for rain? Thoughts?
Credit: Photo by Omar Chatriwala
Note: This post has been corrected to reflect that it hasn’t rained in Doha in August for years, not Qatar.
