UAE Temperatures Reach 51 Degrees Celsius

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UAE temperatures touched 51 degrees Celsius, one of the hottest days yet this year.

What Is It?

Four places in the country recorded temperatures above 50 degree Celsius namely Saih Al Salem, Sweihan, UAE University & Al Faqa. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) said the weather shall continue to be hot and hazy at times with rise in temperature. In General, light to moderate winds will blow which may cause blowing of dust over some exposed areas. The humidity is also set to increase during the night and early morning over some coastal and internal areas with a probability of fog/mist formation especially westwards.

How To Avoid Heat-Related Health Problems

1. Avoid sun exposure, especially between 12 pm to 3 pm as temperatures are its highest.
2. Use a sunscreen lotion with high sun protection factor (SPF)
3. Stay indoors as much as possible. The sun will also heat the inner core of your body resulting in dehydration.
4. Drink plenty of fluids especially water, even if you do not feel thirsty. Injury and death can occur from dehydration which can happen quickly and unnoticed. Symptoms of dehydration are often confused with other conditions. Persons who are on fluid-restrictive diets; or who have a problem with fluid retention should consult a doctor before increasing liquid intake.
5. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine in them. They can make you feel good briefly but eventually, they will make the heat’s effects on your body worse.
6. NEVER leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles. The temperature inside a closed vehicle can reach over 140 degrees Fahrenheit within minutes. Exposure to such high temperatures can kill in minutes.
7. Eat small meals and eat more often. Large, heavy meals are more difficult to digest and cause your body to increase internal heat to aid digestion, worsening overall conditions.

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