Watch: Heavy rains, thunderstorms, lightning hit Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi saw a dramatic spell of summer weather on Friday, August 21, as rain swept across the capital, accompanied by lightning, thunder and gusty winds, bringing a striking change to the usually hot and dry summer conditions. Videos shared by Storm Centre showed heavy rain, flashes of lightning and strong winds in Abu Dhabi. In one clip, lightning illuminated the sky in shades of purple as…