UAE Fog Prompts Red Alert, Flight Disruptions and Road Warnings

Overview

• The National Centre of Meteorology issued a fog chance warning from 12:30am to 10am on Wednesday, with a red alert for Abu Dhabi for a second day due to very low visibility.
• Dubai Airports reported 12 flight cancellations and 23 diversions early Tuesday, while Sharjah Airport recorded six cancellations and 21 diversions or reschedules before operations normalised by 10am.
• Dubai Police increased patrols on major highways and temporarily barred lorries to cut collision risks, also cautioning drivers not to use hazard lights while moving.
• Heavy fog on Tuesday contributed to long rush-hour delays and a multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus near Yas Island in Abu Dhabi at about 7am.
• The short-range forecast keeps conditions generally fair but flags a continuing risk of early-morning fog or mist, with light to moderate winds and slight seas in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea.