Temperature soars to 40 degree Celsius in Al Ain

Al Ain: Clouds and a weak chance of rain are expected in western and northern parts of the country, as well as a weather alert for hot and windy conditions in desert areas.

It will be hot all over the country in general and the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) expects a further rise in temperatures over most areas.

"Conditions could be partly cloudy over coastal areas," said an official of the NCMS, adding that the amount of cloud would increase tonight and tomorrow morning with a weak chance of light rain.

A gradual increase in the wind speed is also expected over some areas that may kick up sand and dust particularly in the interior desert areas. The wind speed is expected to be between eight to 18 knots. The sea could also be slightly rough with two to three feet high waves.

The winds, blowing in from the south-east and north-east directions, will cause temperatures at night to drop to a pleasant level, contrary to daytime temperatures, in the next 48 hours, he said.

The weather during the day is very hot in some of the cities as the summer sets in. The hottest city in the country was Al Ain yesterday with maximum temperatures of 40 degrees celsius at 1:30pm.

Weathermen have also warned of an increase in humidity levels that may lower the comfort level in some areas.

With summer conditions setting in, doctors have yesterday asked people, especially children and elderly people, to take extra caution outdoors.

"Daytime temperatures and the rise in ultraviolet rays could cause heat exhaustion and fatigue if people keep themselves exposed to sunlight for a long period," said Dr Riaz Ahmad Minhas, a physician at the Emirates Clinic and Medical Centre in Al Ain.

He said people should cover their head and neck before going out in the sun. "Heat and direct sunlight drops the thermoregulatory system of the body, leading to a rise in body temperatures," he said.