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Fog engulfs parts of UAE, speed limits reduced

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Fog formation affected visibility in various parts of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah on Thursday morning. — Photo by Shihab

Fog formation affected visibility in various parts of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah on Thursday morning. — Photo by Shihab

Abu Dhabi - Motorists urged to exercise caution while driving.

Published: Thu 11 Feb 2021, 6:47 AM

Updated: Thu 11 Feb 2021, 9:19 AM

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For a second day, fog engulfed various parts of the UAE on Thursday morning, affecting horizontal visibility across the country.

According to the National Centre of Meteorology, fog formation started on Wednesday night and continued on Thursday morning. By 6am, fog affected visibility in parts of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.

Also: Stunning scenes as fog grips UAE for second straight day

In Abu Dhabi, the police urged motorists to be cautious while driving and reduced speed limits on major roads to 80kmph. Speed reduction is effective on Abu Dhabi – Dubai road ( Al Shahama – Ghantout), Sweihan road (Nahil - Zayed Military City), Al Ain - Dubai road (Al Fouah - Al Faqa), Maktoum Bin Rashid road (Ghantout - Al Samha) and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Intl. road (Al Ghwaifat - Barakah Bridge) until the fog is over.

Fog engulfed Dubai International Airport, Jumeirah and Al Warqaa areas in Dubai while in Sharjah, scattered patches of fog were formed across the emirate.



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