The United Arab Emirates (UAE) experienced a thick blanket of fog on Thursday morning, primarily affecting roadways in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Weather authorities issued red and yellow alerts due to poor visibility. This report provides details on the foggy conditions, areas affected, and related safety measures.
Dense Fog Conditions: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a fog alert as early as 4 a.m., with the conditions expected to persist until 9 a.m. The affected areas included Dubai’s Al Minhad, Al Maktoum International Airport, and Al Lisali. In Abu Dhabi, fog was particularly dense in Al Ajban, Sweihan, and Seih Shuaib.
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Safety Measures and Reduced Speed Limits: To ensure the safety of motorists, authorities took precautionary measures. In Abu Dhabi, speed limits were lowered on specific roads. The emirate’s police urged drivers to stay vigilant and follow displayed information boards.
On the Trucks Road (Seih Shuaib – Al Faqa) and Mohammed Bin Rashid Road (Kizad – Seih Alsedirah) in Abu Dhabi, drivers were advised to maintain a speed of 80 km/h due to the foggy conditions.
Day’s Weather Forecast: While the morning witnessed dense fog, the overall weather for the day is expected to be fair to partly cloudy. There is a possibility of rain clouds forming in eastern regions by the afternoon, as per the NCM’s forecast.
The wind is anticipated to be light, with rising humidity levels expected during the night. Temperatures are relatively high, with some areas in Abu Dhabi reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees in Dubai.
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Motorists and residents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are urged to exercise caution and adhere to reduced speed limits in areas affected by dense fog. The NCM’s weather forecast indicates that the foggy conditions will gradually improve as the day progresses, with the likelihood of rain clouds forming in the east.
