Thick fog covered most parts of Dubai and neighbouring emirates on Friday morning as motorists reported near-zero visibility.
Thick fog covered most parts of Dubai and neighbouring emirates on Friday morning as motorists reported near-zero visibility.
Parts of the UAE today saw sporadic rainfall, much to the respite of residents.
NCMS yet to confirm whether June 21 or 22 marked the official start of the summer.
Municipality prohibits beach-goers from getting close to the sea to avoid risks of sea turbulence and high tides.
The centre issued a statement warning seafarers to be cautious and exercise extra care as severe disturbances at sea are forecast.
The storm, which has been named Nanauk, is expected to weaken over the next two days – before heading for the Oman coast.
The NCMS noted that the tropical storm would move and intensify further in the centre of Arabian Sea during 12th and 13th June.
The National Centre of Meteorology & Seismology has also warned of sea clubbing in the Arabian Gulf due to severe disturbances.
The blowing dust may reduce visibility to less than 1,500 metres in some areas.
The delayed and diverted flights led to hundreds of passengers arriving at a different destination, being stuck for hours in an over crowded airport.