Sites contained approximately 150 launcher barrels that were ready to fire projectiles toward Israeli territory, it said in a statement
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Thick seasonal fog again has engulfed parts of the United Arab Emirates, delaying flights.
Read: Heavy fog to continue in UAE until Friday
The UAE's National Center of Meteorology & Seismology (NCMS) said on Thursday that visibility dropped below 50 meters (55 yards) in areas around the country.
NCMS has also urged motorists to exercise extra caution on the roads, with periods of low visibility forecast.
Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel and home to long-haul carrier Emirates, saw flight delays. Delays also hit Abu Dhabi and Sharjah's international airports.
Severe fog has caused the delay of some Emirates flights arriving and departing at Dubai International Airport.
In a statement sent to Khaleej Times, an Emirates spokesperson said: "A few Emirates flights arriving into Dubai were diverted to Dubai World Central Airport for additional fuel and quickly returned to Dubai International."
"Emirates apologises for the inconvenience caused. The safety of our passengers and crew is of utmost importance and will not be compromised," the airline official added.
Fog in Dubai has affected some flights at @dubaiairports DXB. For help with flight bookings please tweet @emiratessupport using #foghelp
- Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) December 29, 2016
The first @RollsRoyce-powered @Airbus A380 for @emirates-and the airline's 90th overall-on its way home to Dubai. https://t.co/r6hCChV7jt pic.twitter.com/Em4WKVCav8
- Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) December 28, 2016
Second day in a row fog is hampering flights at Dubai and nearby airports. Arrival delays ~1 hr, Departures 35 min.https://t.co/7Cu7mUjL4B pic.twitter.com/yj6L6DhL38Dubai police said heavy fog on Wednesday caused 119 traffic crashes. Authorities offered no immediate number of crashes on Thursday as the fog appeared even thicker in some parts of the city-state, which is home to the world's tallest building.
- Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) December 29, 2016
Today's expected weather from 08:00 this morning till 08:00 tomorrow, we wish you a pleasant day. pic.twitter.com/IeYYOh8nOKHigh humidity and falling temperatures caused the formation of seasonal heavy fog along the coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Meanwhile The lowest temperature recorded on Wednesday was eight degrees Celsius in Damsa at 6.15am.
- UAE WEATHER (@NCMS_media) December 29, 2016
pic.twitter.com/tgW4TauAEfNCMS said morning fog and mist weather condition with light to moderate winds will continue on Thursday and Friday. Thursday's temperature will range from 14 to 31 degrees Celsius in coastal areas, and from 10 to 34 degrees Celsius in internal areas.
- UAE WEATHER (@NCMS_media) December 29, 2016
Dear Dubai Roads users, watch out while driving during foggy weather, remember use the low-light. #DriveSafely #SafetyFirst pic.twitter.com/IOQ0LLvOgyDubai Police also told motorists to exert caution while driving through heavy fog by keeping enough distance between vehicles and not using the car's hazard lights except in an emergency. Low beam lights should also be switched on and indicators are a must when changing lanes.
- RTA (@RTA_Dubai) December 29, 2016
Sites contained approximately 150 launcher barrels that were ready to fire projectiles toward Israeli territory, it said in a statement
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