Look: Dust lingers over UAE roads after sand storm alert in Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah
Strong wind is blowing, causing dust and sand to suspend in the air in many parts of UAE
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Today UAE residents were dealing with plenty of wind.
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Dusty and sandy conditions currently prevailing in parts of Sharjah: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued an alert that dust storms will affect parts of the country.
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Visibility was very poor throughout the day as winds got stronger, especially at construction sites.
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NCM said northwesterly to westerly winds are blowing, causing dust and sand to suspend into the air.
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People on the street were using umbrellas to protect their face and clothes from the dust in the air.
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A Bike rider drives through the dust Storm
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Windy and dusty conditions in Sharjah: Winds will kick up dust and sand; the sea will also be rough, the authority said in its forecast.
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Horizontal visibility will reduce to 3,000 metres, NCM warned motorists.
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Such conditions are expected to last till late night and through early morning on Monday, with the winds gradually slowing down.
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Temperatures are also expected to decrease due to the wind.
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