@Carlene-Lee said in Why there is low rain levels in the UAE?: The UAE gets very little rain mainly because it lies in a subtropical desert region. High-pressure systems dominate the area, causing dry air that suppresses cloud formation. It is also far from major rain-bearing weather systems, and its hot climate leads to high evaporation, reducing rainfall further. Gemini said You’ve hit the nail on the head regarding the geographical "stack" that makes the UAE so arid. To put it in technical terms, the UAE is essentially a victim of the Hadley Cell—the global atmospheric circulation pattern that dumps dry, high-pressure air directly over the subtropics. Since you are interested in technical systems and environmental modifications (like your vehicle's heater and cooling system projects), you might find the "engineered" side of UAE rainfall fascinating. Because the natural systems you described are so dominant, the UAE has become a world leader in Cloud Seeding.

A drought monitoring color scale is used to show how severe drought conditions are in a region. Light colors (yellow) indicate abnormally dry conditions, while darker shades (orange to red) show moderate to extreme drought. The darkest colors (dark red or purple) represent exceptional drought, meaning severe water shortages and major impacts on agriculture and ecosystems.

@Filip_K thanks! seems indeed like it's working now!

@jgbrown14 Hello, which drought monitoring layer are you referring to? Both Drought Intensity and Moisture anomaly show deviation from the long-term average for a specific place and time. For these, too, there might still be a negative anomaly if the soil is drier than usual (average of 1961-2010 period). On the other hand, the Soil Moisture layer shows actual modelled soil moisture content, so in case of a heavy rain event, this one should capture it in "real-time".

@itasiga Hi, it is not possible to export any data from Windy.com

@tony076 In Windy soil moisture is already expressed in %. So there is no need of conversion.

You've provided an excellent summary of the key parameters used to evaluate soil suitability for agriculture! Here's a shorter version: Key Soil Suitability Parameters: Physical: Texture (sand/silt/clay), structure, drainage (affects water & nutrient retention) Chemical: pH, nutrient levels (N, P, K), presence of toxins (impact plant growth) Biological: Microorganism types & quantities (influence fertility & plant support) Climate: Temperature, rainfall, humidity (all affect suitability for specific crops) Topography: Slope & elevation (influence drainage & erosion) Irrigation: Water access (critical in low-rain or high-evaporation areas) Ideal Scenario: Balanced physical, chemical, and biological properties for plant growth, suited to local climate and topography.

@btwomey Do I understand right, that you would like to use this data via our API?

@جواد-فزونی Hi there, can you please specify your situation? What device, system there do you use?

@ayqiyidu An academic paper about the “Drought monitoring” layers ?

@idefix37 Yes, I have mailed Monica but did not get any response.

@StanChip Hi, except the new section of Drough monitoring, where you can check layers Drought intensity, Moisture anomaly and Soil moisture. There is anything new planned right now.

You are right. If I don't use a humidifier, it bothers the inside of my nose and throat immediately.

@L-K-4 Try https://sharaku.eorc.jaxa.jp/GSMaP/ [image: 1674409182395-24d878aa-c5f4-48c5-9faa-3a64866b3226-%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C%CE%BD%CE%B1.png]

@L-K-4 Could you explain what you mean in the title of your post? I can’t see a relation with the post itself. Concerning the Drought monitoring layers, you can see that 2 depths are considered in the soil profile, 0-40cm or 0-100cm. I don’t think that aquifers have an influence at these depths on wide scales. Here is additional information: https://community.windy.com/topic/18850/which-parameters-are-taken-into-account

The humidity of the air can be determined by observing the wind patterns in a specific location. When the air is humid, the wind tends to be more calm and still. This is because the moisture in the air makes it more dense and heavier, making it harder for the wind to move. On the other hand, when the air is dry, the wind tends to be more gusty and turbulent. This is because the dry air is less dense and lighter, making it easier for the wind to move. To determine the humidity using wind patterns, pay attention to the strength and direction of the wind. If the wind is calm and still, it is likely that the air is humid. If the wind is gusty and turbulent, it is likely that the air is dry. In addition to wind patterns, other indicators of humidity include the presence of dew on surfaces, the amount of moisture in the soil, and the amount of evaporation from bodies of water. It is important to note that the humidity can change depending on various factors such as temperature, atmospheric pressure, and the amount of water vapor in the air. Therefore, it is not always possible to accurately determine the humidity based on wind patterns alone. Other methods, such as using a hygrometer or weather station, may be more reliable for measuring humidity.

@copypastelist Hi, Windy does not archive data.