Dubai: The United Arab Emirates has recorded temperatures of 50°C as a strong heatwave gets worse across the Middle East. Meteorologists are warning that several countries could have high temperatures for a long time over the coming days.
The weather people say that a high-pressure system is making temperatures higher by keeping air close to the ground and not letting clouds form. This weather pattern is going to affect around 10 countries in the region. It is going to make the days very hot. The nights very warm.
In the United Arab Emirates, the temperature got as high as 50°C in Al Shawamekh, Abu Dhabi. This shows just how bad the summer is now. The people who forecast the weather think that the desert and areas away from the coast are going to be the hottest. The coastal areas might get humid, which will make it feel even hotter when you are outside.
The countries near the United Arab Emirates are also going to have high temperatures. Some parts of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq might even get as hot as 50°C. The authorities are telling people to stay out of the sun during that part of the day.
Even though it is very hot, the weather people in the United Arab Emirates think that there might be some clouds over the southern parts of the country early next week. These clouds could bring some rain and strong winds to some areas. The temperature is still going to be much higher than usual.
Over the region, the weather agencies are telling people to drink a lot of water, not to go outside during the hottest part of the day and to check the weather forecast. Some people are more likely to get sick from the heat. These people include those who work outside, older adults and people who are already sick. The meteorologists say that these heatwaves have been happening often over the past few summers. They are making the heat last longer. Get worse across the Middle East.
The authorities are also reminding people not to leave kids or pets in cars because the temperature can get very high quickly. People who drive and work outside are told to be careful to carry water with them and to do things during the parts of the day. Now that the hottest part of summer is here, the forecasters think that the high temperatures are going to keep happening across the Gulf. It will get better later in the season.
