The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has warned of temperatures approaching 45 °C and overnight humidity of up to 90 per cent through Monday, creating ideal conditions for early-morning radiation fog across coastal and inland areas. Historically, dense fog has forced temporary runway closures at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports, triggering knock-on delays across global networks. Airlines have already pre-emptively slowed departure banks to build buffer time into schedules. Ground-handling contractors say turnaround times could lengthen if ramp visibility drops below 200 metres. Business travellers transiting DXB’s wave of early-morning connections should monitor flight status and consider booking meetings later in the day. Companies that rely on same-day cargo imports – notably in the high-tech and perishables sectors – may need contingency stock. Road safety authorities have issued automated speed-limit reductions on key highways, while Abu Dhabi Police deployed additional patrols near Zayed International Airport to manage fog-related accidents. Mobility managers should warn assignees unfamiliar with variable-speed signage to use navigation apps that integrate live speed data.
Source: Gulf News
