UAE: Temperatures hit 50.1ºC in Al Ain as summer heat nears peak

UAE temperatures have reached a high of 50.1ºC this afternoon in Al Ain, the country's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said on Friday.

It was recorded at 12.30pm local time in Sweihan, which previously recorded a scorching 50.8ºC on June 9, as the country braces for this year's summer heat peak.

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Residents are urged to take serious precautions to prioritise their health and safety amid the rising heat. Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can lead to serious health conditions, especially for vulnerable groups like the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses.

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Last month, the country experienced its hottest May in over two decades, with extreme heat persisting for longer periods throughout the day.

In an interview with Khaleej Times, Dr Ahmed Habib, a meteorologist at the NCM said: "It hit a scorching 51.6ºC in Sweihan, near Al Ain in Abu Dhabi, on May 24 - the hottest May day the UAE has seen since records began in 2003. The previous high was 50.2ºC in Al Shawamekh back in 2009.”

“What’s worth noting is that the intense heat is lasting for a longer duration each day. It’s not just the peak temperatures that are going up, the hot hours are stretching out, too. On an average, temperatures are now more than 1.5ºC higher," which also aligns with the global trend that scientists are seeing around the world.

Yasmin Hussein

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Yasmin Hussein is an Assistant Digital Editor who believes that every news story carries a human element. Her motto is 'get it first, but first get it right'.