Humidity continues to rise. Delores Johnson / The National
Humidity continues to rise. Delores Johnson / The National

UAE weather: Rising temperatures and humidity



Residents are warned to take precautions as temperatures and humidity continue to rise.

The National Centre of Meteorology said conditions would be fair and dusty, with temperatures reaching up to 45°C inland.

Light to moderate winds may kick up and are expected to reach speeds as high as 36kph along internal areas and 40kph over the coast.

Temperatures will range from 26°C to 45°C inland, 27°C to 42°C along the coast and 23°C to 37°C in the mountains.

Humidity levels could reach a high of 70 per cent in the interior and 80 per cent at the coast.

The highest temperatures registered in the UAE on Tuesday was recorded at 3.30pm in Hamim at 47.2°C.

Seas will be slight to moderate.

Day 3, Abu Dhabi Test: At a glance

Moment of the day Just three balls remained in an exhausting day for Sri Lanka’s bowlers when they were afforded some belated cheer. Nuwan Pradeep, unrewarded in 15 overs to that point, let slip a seemingly innocuous delivery down the legside. Babar Azam feathered it behind, and Niroshan Dickwella dived to make a fine catch.

Stat of the day - 2.56 Shan Masood and Sami Aslam are the 16th opening partnership Pakistan have had in Tests in the past five years. That turnover at the top of the order – a new pair every 2.56 Test matches on average – is by far the fastest rate among the leading Test sides. Masood and Aslam put on 114 in their first alliance in Abu Dhabi.

The verdict Even by the normal standards of Test cricket in the UAE, this has been slow going. Pakistan’s run-rate of 2.38 per over is the lowest they have managed in a Test match in this country. With just 14 wickets having fallen in three days so far, it is difficult to see 26 dropping to bring about a result over the next two.


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