UAE - Dense fog engulfed various parts of the UAE over Tuesday night, affecting visibility and prompting the authorities to reduce speed limit on some major roads.

The Abu Dhabi Police announced speed limit reduction on major roads from and towards the Capital to 80kmph. On its official Twitter page, the police said speed reduction system had been activated on Mohammed Bin Rashid road (Abu Dhabi - Dubai), Maktoum Bin Rashid road (Al smeeh - Dubai), AbuDhabi-Al Ain Road, Al Fayah Road (Truck Road) and Abu Dhabi - Sweihan road.

The police also urged drivers to follow the instructions shown on smart information boards installed on various roads. Through their social media handles, the Abu Dhabi Police asked drivers to be alert while driving on foggy weather condition.

The National Centre of Meteorology had issued a 12-hour alert about fog on Tuesday evening. On Wednesday morning, the centre said fog formation mainly concentrated in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra areas.

 

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