Photos: Sandstorm causes poor visibility across UAE

Dust storms and strong winds that hit parts of the UAE on Wednesday afternoon are expected to continue on Thursday. The National Center of Meteorology issued a weather alert warning UAE residents to beware of the extremely dusty conditions and poor horizontal visibility over open, exposed areas. Above, Sharjah skyline on wednesday.

The NCM reported dust and sand storms across most parts of the UAE yesterday. A yellow alert was also issued for many areas of Abu Dhabi, all of Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. Above, motorists facing low visibility because of hazy and dusty weather on Kalba road.

In their daily weather forecast, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) had said that strong winds blowing at a speed of 40km/h can trigger blowing dust, which will affect visibility in some areas of the UAE, today. Above, sandstorm causing poor visibility in Dubai.

Dusty conditions engulfed most parts of the UAE early morning on Wednesday, with warnings out for drivers.

Drivers should be careful on the road as the dust hindered visibility to 1500 metres. Those who suffer from allergies should also take precautions when going outside.

Morning commuters and pedestrians in Dubai are faced with dusty skies as a sandstorm passes through the city during the early hours on May 18th, 2022.

The Met office alerted motorists to slow down and drive carefully as road visibility could dip drastically.

Hazy and dusty weather in Sharjah. The national weather bureau has also warned people to stay away from the sea as winds would be stronger offshore.

Sandstorm engulfs various parts of Dubai during the early hours of the morning on May 18th, 2022, reducing visibility for motorists in the city. Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News

Just the shine of the tip of the Burj Khalifa can be seen through the dusty sky as a sandstorm passes through the city during the early hours of the day.

View of Kalba road.

Morning commuters and pedestrians in Dubai are faced with dusty skies as a sandstorm passes through the city during the early hours on May 18th, 2022. Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News

Morning commuters and pedestrians in Dubai are faced with dusty skies as a sandstorm passes through the city during the early hours on May 18th, 2022. Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News

Hazy and dusty weather in Sharjah on Wednesday morning. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News