UAE weather: warning issued over poor visibility on roads

Motorists urged to show extra care due to blowing dust and sand

A worker covers his face to protect from the dusty weather in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Haze hangs over Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Marina. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hazy weather over Sheikh Zayed Road and the Marina. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Rain and sandstorms are forecast in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Forecasters are warning of sandstorms which could hit large areas of the UAE on Monday

Sandstorms expected in Dubai and other emirates this week. Antonie Robertson / The National

Gusts of up to 55kph kick up sand and dust in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Gloomy and dusty weather in Abu Dhabi. Forecasters have warned of sandstorms across the UAE on Monday. Victor Besa / The National

Commuters seek refuge from the rain beneath a bus shelter in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

A commuter waits for the bus to arrive. Victor Besa / The National

Motorists and pedestrians have been urged to use extreme caution when travelling on Tuesday morning due to poor visibility on UAE roads.

The warning was issued by the National Centre of Meteorology, whicjh said that blowing dust and sand is causing poor visibility of less than 2 kilometres at a time.

The NCM also warned there would be a chance of rainfall as the day progressed.

Temperatures were expected to reach as high as 35°C in internal regions across the country.

However, in mountainous areas it was predicted the weather could be as low as 8°C.

Humidity was said to peak at 85 per cent, while the winds were expected to be as high as 45 km/h.