Scorching Sweihan swelters in 51°C temperatures - in pictures

  • A worker hydrates after a hot day. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    A worker hydrates after a hot day. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • Sweihan, near Al Ain, hits 50°C for second day in a row.
    Sweihan, near Al Ain, hits 50°C for second day in a row.
  • Sweihan is well used to sizzling heat after the community one day in June last year recorded 51.8°C.
    Sweihan is well used to sizzling heat after the community one day in June last year recorded 51.8°C.
  • Wednesday was another scorching day when 'The National' visited.
    Wednesday was another scorching day when 'The National' visited.
  • With temperatures soaring, could you fry an egg with the help of the intense heat?
    With temperatures soaring, could you fry an egg with the help of the intense heat?
  • The blistering sunshine ensured the egg would cook, even if it was more baked than fried.
    The blistering sunshine ensured the egg would cook, even if it was more baked than fried.
  • A worker enjoys a drink on another sweltering day.
    A worker enjoys a drink on another sweltering day.