US EditionUAE Registers 50-Degree C Temperature
- On Friday, Abu Dhabi experienced a temperature of 50.4 degrees Celsius, marking the highest May temperature recorded since 2003 in the UAE.
- This extreme heat followed weeks of sweltering weather and reflects the country's acute vulnerability to climate change and rising regional temperatures.
- During Friday prayers, some attendees experienced dizziness, and several local people showed signs of imbalance, as humidity levels in parts of Abu Dhabi soared to around 80 percent.
- The National Center of Meteorology urged residents to stay safe by avoiding the sun, drinking fluids, and wearing appropriate clothing during the record-breaking heat.
- This temperature milestone highlights the increasing frequency of extreme heatwaves globally, posing serious health risks especially to outdoor workers and vulnerable populations in the region.
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Heatwave: Over 50 Degrees in the Emirates
A rare heatwave has hit the United Arab Emirates, which has never before recorded such high May temperatures as this year. And the hottest day of all was on Friday, when the thermometer reached 50.4 degrees in one area of Abu Dhabi. In addition to the heat, the region is also very humid, with humidity levels nearing 80 percent. The hot month of May has...
UAE registers 50-degree C temperature
DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates registered a sizzling 50.4 degrees Celsius on Friday, the highest on record for May, following weeks of sweltering temperatures in the desert nation acutely vulnerable to climate change. Worshippers at Friday prayers reported feeling faint and some residents appeared unsteady on their feet, even in a country that is accustomed to extreme temperatures. The highest temperature was recorded in an area of Abu Dhabi, …
Record Temperature in the United Arab Emirates. The Country Faces an Unusual Heat in the Last Week - HotNews.ro
The United Arab Emirates announced a record temperature for the month of May, 50.4 degrees Celsius, the highest recorded in the last two decades in this oil country in the Gulf, informs France Presse and...
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UAE tops 50C in highest May temperature on record
The United Arab Emirates registered a sizzling 50.4 degrees Celsius on Friday, the highest on record for May, following weeks of sweltering temperatures in the desert nation acutely vulnerable to climate change.Worshippers at Friday prayers reported feeling faint and some residents appeared unsteady on their feet, even in a country that is accustomed to extreme temperatures.The highest temperature was recorded in an area of Abu Dhabi, the capita…
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