Heavy fog has hit parts of the UAE, reducing visibility, with authorities urging residents to exercise caution on the roads.
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued a red and yellow fog alert for several parts of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, starting from 10:30 pm on Sunday, extending until 10:00 am on Monday.
Chance of fog formation with a deterioration in horizontal visibility, which may drop even further at times over some coastal and internal areas from 22:30 Sunday 10/03/2024 until 10:00 Monday 11/03/2024. pic.twitter.com/1MWyG0hG6v
— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) March 10, 2024
Visibility is expected to significantly deteriorate, with the potential for further reduction at times.
Abu Dhabi Police has urged drivers to adhere to traffic regulations.
#Urgent | #Fog #AbuDhabi_Police call on motorists to exercise caution due to reduced visibility during the fog. They are urged to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards. Drive Safely pic.twitter.com/GkIerV99FN
— شرطة أبوظبي (@ADPoliceHQ) March 10, 2024