Highest temperature in the country is set to reach 47ºC in Abu Dhabi’s Gasyoura region. A red and yellow alert has been issued in some parts of the country today by the National Center of Meteorology.

It issued the following statement: “Fog formation with a deterioration in horizontal visibility, which may drop even further at times over some coastal and internal areas from 2.30am until 8.30am Tuesday 29/08/2023.”

There is also a chance of rainfall during the afternoon towards eastward regions of the country. Light to moderate winds are expected, freshening at times during daytime causing blowing dust.