The intense heat is expected to affect Iraq, Kuwait, eastern Saudi Arabia and desert regions of the UAE the most.
ABU DHABI: The National Center of Meteorology has forecast a fresh heatwave across the United Arab Emirates and parts of the Middle East, with temperatures expected to approach 50 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
According to the UAE’s meteorological authority, the intense heat is expected to affect Iraq, Kuwait, eastern Saudi Arabia and desert regions of the UAE the most.
Despite the scorching conditions, rainfall is forecast in parts of the UAE, including Fujairah and some eastern and southern regions, through Thursday. Authorities have also issued alerts for strong winds and dusty weather.
The weather agency said temperatures in Abu Dhabi’s Al Shawamekh area have already exceeded 50°C, while Kuwait is expected to record highs of around 48°C during the latest heatwave.
