Drivers warned as fog makes driving hazardous in UAE

Al Ain/Ras Al Khaimah: Reduced visibility could pose problems for drivers at night and early morning across the UAE as the Met office continues to forecast possible mist and fog.

Traffic police and forecasters have advised motorists to remain cautious, asking them to maintain safe distances from vehicles and to follow rules and regulations.

"Conditions will be foggy in the morning and are expected to continue for the next several days," an official at the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) said on Wednesday.

He said cold air from the upper atmosphere had descended to lower levels, transforming the humidity into fog and mist.

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Chances of fog are high in coastal areas, from Abu Dhabi to Ras Al Khaimah, and interior areas such as Al Ain and its surroundings.

Visibility is expected to be low, especially in the western areas, the official said.

Light winds

In its forecast up to Friday, the NCMS said conditions in general would be fair during the day, with light to moderate winds. Relative humidity is likely to increase during the night and early morning.

The minimum and maximum temperatures yesterday were 16 and 31 degrees Celsius, respectively, in coastal areas; 14 and 36 degrees in the interior; and 15 and 27 degrees in mountainous areas.

Meanwhile, the meteor-ological department at the RAK International Airport said on Wednesday, visibility dropped to 100 metres from 1 to 9am.

Forecasters at the department said the emirate will face similar conditions on Friday.