Thick fog in Abu Dhabi blankets the city overnight, cutting visibility and prompting reduced speed limits across major highways
Abu Dhabi woke up wrapped in white. Thick fog in Abu Dhabi rolled in late on Sunday night and by early morning the city had almost disappeared. Buildings faded. Streetlights glowed like distant moons. On some roads, drivers could barely see the bonnet of their own cars.
The National Centre of Meteorology warned that horizontal visibility would deteriorate across coastal and internal areas from 10pm on Sunday until 10am on Monday. At times, it dropped even further. The kind of fog that makes you slow down instinctively, even before the warning signs flash. The Abu Dhabi Police reduced speed limits on several major routes, including Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed International Road, Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road. Electronic signboards urged motorists to ease off the accelerator and keep a safe distance.
The NCM called on drivers to exercise caution and follow road safety protocols during these conditions. That means slower speeds, headlights on, and no sudden lane changes. Simple steps that matter when visibility shrinks to almost nothing.
The fog forms quickly at this time of year, especially overnight when temperatures dip and humidity rises. It can look calm and almost beautiful from a distance.
Authorities across the UAE have issued repeated alerts in recent days, warning residents to stay vigilant when heading outdoors. With red alerts in place and visibility fluctuating, drivers are urged to plan ahead, leave earlier than usual and stay patient behind the wheel.
For now, the message is clear. If you are on the road, take it slow. The city will reappear soon enough.
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