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See photos: Visibility drops as dense fog is back in the UAE

Police across the UAE urged motorists to be careful and drive slow

Last updated: February 11, 2021 | 11:24

Nilanjana G. Javed, Editorial Liaison Manager and Christian Borbon

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Monster fog and mist causes low visibility in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman, cold weather in other emirates.

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The NCM also forecast partly cloudy skies across the country, today.

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Police across the UAE urged motorists to be careful and drive slow, as fog formation caused low visibility on roads across the country.

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Dubai Frame enveloped by thick fog on Thursday morning.

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Foggy morning in Dubai.

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Commuters across Dubai encountered heavy fog on the roads.

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During this time of the year, a rise in humidity overnight usually results in early-morning fog in the UAE.

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Visibility was down in fog on Thursday, February 11, 2021. The foggiest days in the UAE begin from mid-December till the end of March.

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Thick fog veils the sun as it rises in the UAE on Thursday.

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The National Center of Meteorology, issued a red alert and warned motorists: “A chance of fog formation with deterioration of horizontal visibility over most of internal and coastal areas until 11.00am”.

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Relative humidity is expected to increase by night and Friday morning, especially over coastal and internal areas, causing fog and mist formation.

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Police advise motorists to take adequate precautions while driving.

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Foggy mornings are a regular feature during this time of the year the UAE

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Today's thick mist actually began to settle at about 11pm on Tuesday night as humidity rose.

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A fog alert had been raised on Wednesday over huge parts of the country as visibility dropped to below 1,000 meters.

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The fog formation is expected to last till about 10:30am on February 10, 2021.

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Motorists were advised to drive slowly and carefully due to poor visibility conditions , as a thick mist kept the sun out.

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Winter in the UAE usually brings on foggy mornings like these.

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Visibility was down as heavy fog enveloped Dubai this morning.

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The lowest temperature is expected to be between 9-13°C.

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