Abu Dhabi faced dense early morning fog on September 1, prompting red alerts and traffic advisories due to near-zero visibility. The fog was followed by extreme heat across the UAE, with temperatures soaring up to 47.6°C in some areas. Authorities urged caution as high humidity, dusty skies, and convective cloud activity added to the region’s severe weather conditions.
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