Strange weather in UAE: Country sees 13.2°C amid fog, dust storm

The National Centre of Meteorology in the UAE has alerted residents about dusty weather and reduced visibility in parts of the country.

Read-UAE weather forecast: Cloudy, rainy days on the horizon

#Alert #Dust_Alert #NCM#تنبيه #تنبيه_الغبار #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد pic.twitter.com/tYy1lsRXjv

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) April 16, 2025

Visibility dropped to less than 1,500 metres at Dubai International Airport and below 2,000 metres at Al Maktoum International Airport.

#تنبيه #ضباب #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد#Alert #Fog_Alert #NCM pic.twitter.com/SXJYPhkojK

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) April 16, 2025

The authority also announced certain precautions for residents to follow while driving in such conditions. Motorists were advised to drive carefully, keep all car doors and windows closed to prevent dust from entering, and do the same for buildings.

Residents were also urged to monitor official weather forecasts regularly.

Additionally, the authority warned of fog and further deterioration in visibility in some areas on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

#أقل_درجة_حرارة سجلت على الدولة صباح هذا اليوم 13.2 درجة مئوية في الفرفار (الفجيرة) الساعة 00:45 بالتوقيت المحلي لدولة الإمارات.
The #lowest_temperature recorded over the country today morning is 13.2°C in Al Farfar (Fujairah) at 00:45 UAE Local time. pic.twitter.com/pNKVIazUQn

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) April 16, 2025

The lowest temperature recorded in the country this morning was 13.2°C in Al Farfar (Fujairah) at 12:45am UAE local time.