UAE temperatures cross 50°C

DUBAI: Temperatures in the UAE have surpassed the 50°C mark this week ahead of peak summer. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the highest temperature recorded in the country on Tuesday was 50.3°C in Um Azimul (Al Ain) at 2pm.

The most intense summer period in the region typically starts from mid-July and extends through the end of August. Alongside the high temperatures, humidity levels may soar to 90 per cent, or dust storms originating from the desert can occur.

Residents across the country have been enduring the summer heat and humid conditions over the past couple of days, with temperatures hovering around the 49-50°C mark.

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On June 21, a temperature of 49.9°C was recorded in Mezaira (Al Dhafra region) at 3:15pm as it coincided with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, lasting 14 hours.

As temperatures increase in the UAE doctors have urged residents to take precautionary measures as cases of heat stroke and heat exhaustion rise. Residents have been advised to stay hydrated, refrain from going under direct sunlight, and limit going outdoors during mid-day.

In line with limiting activity during the hottest times of the day, the UAE government has implemented the midday break, which prohibits work under direct sunlight and in open-air areas between 12.30pm and 3.00pm, from June 15 to September 15. In addition, the government and private sectors have collaborated to set up over 6,000 rest stations for delivery workers during the break. These stations will be shaded, and be equipped with cooling devices and cold water.