Dense fog covers almost all areas in UAE; police urge caution

Photo by Shihab/KT
Motorists were advised to be extra cautious when driving in foggy conditions or low visibility.
Thick fog covered entire UAE over night, affecting visibility. The fog formation started late night on Monday is still strong on early morning on Monday, prompting authorities to urge motorists to be cautious while driving.
#Alert #Fog_Alert #NCM pic.twitter.com/JX7q0g09Cx
— (@NCMS_media) January 19, 2021
The speed limit on Abu Dhabi's external roads was brought back to normal after restricting to 80kmph during the fog.
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— (@ADPoliceHQ) January 19, 2021
.#_#Urgent #Attention
Speed limits on Abu Dhabi Emirate's external roads are back to normal, We wish a safe and secure journey.#abudhabipolice
On its official Twitter page, the police had said speed reduction system had been activated on AbuDhabi-Al Ain Road, Al Fayah Road (Truck Road), Sheikh Khalifa International Road (Al Mafraq-Al Ghwaifat Road), Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road (Yas-Sadiyat) and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Maktoum Bin Rashid roads (Abu Dhabi-Dubai).
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— (@ADPoliceHQ) January 19, 2021
80 / - ( - )#Urgent | #Warning #Fog
Speed reduction system activated to 80 Km/h on Abu Dhabi - Al Ain road (Al Wathbah - Al khtam)
The police also urged drivers to follow the instructions shown on smart information boards installed on various roads. Through their social media posts on different languages, including Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, the Abu Dhabi Police asked drivers to be alert while driving on foggy weather condition.
Dear drivers, Reduce speed gradually and do not use hazard lights except on emergency.#TrafficAwareness#DubaiPolice#YourSecurityOurHappiness#SmartSecureTogether
— Dubai Police (@DubaiPoliceHQ) January 19, 2021
To maintain visibility when driving in foggy weather, avoid using high-beam lights. Use lowlights and use the windshield wipers to remove the humidity from the front window.#RTA
— RTA (@rta_dubai) January 19, 2021
The Sharjah Police urged motorists to leave sufficient distance between vehicles to ensure safety.
— (@ShjPolice) January 18, 2021
Thick fog covered entire #UAE overnight, affecting visibility. Visuals from Al Nahda, #Dubai. Photos by Shihab/KT
— Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) January 19, 2021
UAE weather update: https://t.co/Cg3O5W7g9x@NCMS_media @DubaiPoliceHQ @ShjPolice pic.twitter.com/O8oiG2uvnH
#FoginUAE: With the #UAE reporting unstable #weather conditions over the past few days, police forces in the country have been urging motorists to reduce speed as they drive. Video: Juidin Bernarrd
— Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) January 19, 2021
UAE weather updates: https://t.co/Cg3O5W7g9x@NCMS_media @ADPoliceHQ @rta_dubai pic.twitter.com/dDHXRuonDU
Thick fog covered entire #UAE overnight, affecting visibility. Visuals from Al Nahda, #Dubai. Video by Shihab/KT
— Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) January 19, 2021
UAE weather update: https://t.co/Cg3O5W7g9x@NCMS_media @DubaiPoliceHQ @ShjPolice pic.twitter.com/QQo9D6L3S7
#UAE remains shrouded in a dense layer of fog this morning. The fog formation started late night on Monday is still strong on early morning on Tuesday, prompting authorities to urge motorists to be cautious while driving.
— Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) January 19, 2021
(Video: Juidin Bernarrd) https://t.co/Cg3O5W7g9x pic.twitter.com/3KpPobpAFi
#FoginUAE: Thick fog covered entire #UAE over night, affecting visibility. Visuals from #Sharjah's #BuhairaCorniche. Video by M.Sajjad/KT
— Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) January 19, 2021
UAE weather update: https://t.co/Cg3O5W7g9x@ShjPolice @ShjMunicipality @RTA_Shj pic.twitter.com/EBNrqIrslM
#FoginUAE: #Fog causes huge tailbacks on #Sharjah-#Dubai roads on Tuesday morning. Police urged motorists to leave sufficient distance between vehicles to ensure safety.
— Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) January 19, 2021
Video by M.Sajjad/KT#UAE traffic update: https://t.co/U8rffsA4Pf pic.twitter.com/LpsKTo8aI1
Thick fog covered entire UAE over night, affecting visibility. Motorists were advised to be extra cautious when driving in foggy conditions or low visibility. Photos by Rahul Gajjar/KT https://t.co/Cg3O5W7g9x@rta_dubai @ADPoliceHQ @RTA_Shj @ShjPolice @DubaiPoliceHQ pic.twitter.com/Z2H4IJI2XL
— Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) January 19, 2021
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