UAE | Environment
Hot weather is settling in for summer
Be prepared for high temperatures and humidity this holiday weekend
- By Aftab Kazmi, Bureau Chief
- Published: 00:38 March 20, 2008
Al Ain: The present hot and hazy spell of weather is likely to continue during the holiday period, and a rise in the temperature all over the emirates is expected, say forecasters.
An official of the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) said foggy conditions are also expected in some areas early in the morning.
Conditions will also be windy for the next 48 hours, kicking up dust in some areas. The sea could be slightly rough on Friday afternoon, with waves of two to three feet high offshore.
The forecaster said summery conditions have gradually been setting in, with daytime temperatures rising. Over the last few days, the maximum temperature has risen from 29 degrees Celsius to 39C in Al Ain. In other cities, the temperature is little less hot but can still cause heat exhaustion.
The official warned people planning desert trips during the holiday, saying they must take protection with them. "We are expecting dusty conditions and desert trips should be avoided," he noted.
According to the NCMS forecast, humidity will remain between 75 to 90 per cent across the emirates. Yesterday, Al Ain was the hottest city in the country at 40C in the afternoon. In Dubai and other cities the maximum ranged from 32 to 35C.
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