Dubai: More than two weeks through the Holy Month of Ramadan, the weather continues to give people who are fasting a tough time with temperatures rising and humidity hovering in the range of 95 per cent in some areas.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS), the weather remains hot in general and is expected to become hotter still in some areas with hazy conditions prevailing during daytime.
The hottest temperature recorded on Sunday was 48.8 degree celsius in Museira in the southwestern part of the UAE. The northern coast, northern internal regions and southeastern region witnessed temperatures of up to 47 degree celsius. Mountainous areas and the eastern coast received some respite with temperatures dropping by one degree celsius.
Weather forecasters said that the months of July and August usually see average temperatures in the region of 47-48. Similar temperatures will prevail for the next two weeks, with a potential drop of two degrees. This, however, will not have a significant effect on the weather.
Occasional spells of rain and thunderstorms may occur in the eastern and western regions as convective clouds may accumulate in the area.
Winds patterns will be moderate in general but the NCMS has sought to alert the public about chances of squally conditions that could reduce horizontal visibility to less than 1,000 metres. Visibility dropped by 2,500 metres in Dubai yesterday. Sharjah Airport recorded a 1,400 metre-drop in visibility as well. Similar conditions are expected for the next two days at least.
There is a chance of the sea getting rough further from the coast.
