• A sandstorm swept into Dubai causing low visibility. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National
    A sandstorm swept into Dubai causing low visibility. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The low visibility will last until 10pm.
    The low visibility will last until 10pm.
  • The hazy conditions will persist on Saturday.
    The hazy conditions will persist on Saturday.
  • Low visibility in Dubai.
    Low visibility in Dubai.
  • Sandstorm in Dubai with low visibility.
    Sandstorm in Dubai with low visibility.
  • Sandstorm in Dubai with low visibility.
    Sandstorm in Dubai with low visibility.
  • Sandstorm in Dubai with low visibility.
    Sandstorm in Dubai with low visibility.

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Dust storm sweeps into Dubai

The National Centre of Meteorology also predicted rain clouds forming over eastern parts of the country and fresh winds

The National

July 06, 2018

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A dust storm swept into Dubai on Friday afternoon, with forecasters warning of poor visibility for the rest of the day.

The National Centre of Meteorology also predicted rain clouds forming over eastern parts of the country and fresh winds.

The adverse conditions led to traffic jams around the emirate.

Dubai Police also warned motorists to drive, adding that more than 200 road accidents had been caused by the weather.

“Dubai Police recorded 252 traffic accidents in Friday evening, said Lt Col Turki Abdullah bin Faris,” director of the Command and Control Centre at Dubai Police.

Forecasters expected visibility to be below 2000 metres with conditions lasting until 10pm on Friday.

Earlier Abu Dhabi experienced hazy skies for most of the day:

  • The UAE flag on the breakwater in Abu Dhabi is barely visible from The Corniche. All photos by Victor Besa / The National
    The UAE flag on the breakwater in Abu Dhabi is barely visible from The Corniche. All photos by Victor Besa / The National
  • Pedestrians walk in hot and humid conditions.
    Pedestrians walk in hot and humid conditions.
  • The Hilton hotel.
    The Hilton hotel.
  • Dusty and hazy weather in Abu Dhabi is expected to last all weekend.
    Dusty and hazy weather in Abu Dhabi is expected to last all weekend.
  • Dusty and hazy weather in Abu Dhabi.
    Dusty and hazy weather in Abu Dhabi.
  • Dusty and hazy weather in Abu Dhabi.
    Dusty and hazy weather in Abu Dhabi.
  • Dusty and hazy weather in Abu Dhabi.
    Dusty and hazy weather in Abu Dhabi.
  • Weather officials also warned that the sea will be rough in the Arabian Gulf until 6pm today.
    Weather officials also warned that the sea will be rough in the Arabian Gulf until 6pm today.
  • Dusty and hazy weather in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
    Dusty and hazy weather in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

UAE residents woke up to dusty skies this morning as temperatures soared.

The weather outlook for the Emirates will be more of the same with hazy conditions persisting on Saturday. Rain is expected over southern areas. Windy weather will also bring in more dust storms.

The start of the working week will see temperatures ranging from 'hot to very hot'.

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