(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) Dust and sand storms led to low visibility across the UAE on Thursday morning, said a UAE daily.
The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology warned motorists about the poor driving conditions, with visibility down to less than 500 metres in some areas.
"Abu Dhabi and Dubai Police also urged motorists to drive with caution, with the latter reminding drivers to keep their car lights on and leave a safe distance between other cars," said The National in an article today.
Later on in the morning, motorists in Dubai reported that visibility had further decreased in Jebel Ali, to around 100m. The western region, including Al Ghuwaifat and Al Silaa, was one of the first areas affected by the sandstorm.
People heading offshore should also take care, with the weather bureau warning of strong winds and rough seas around the Arabian Gulf and moderately disturbed seas in the Sea of Oman.
"The cloudy and dusty weather is set to continue over the weekend, especially over rural areas," the paper added.
The conditions also prompted health warnings from the National Emergency and Crisis Disaster Management Authority, which advised adults and children with asthma or allergies to stay indoors.
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