Thick fog has formed in many parts of the UAE, delaying 120 inbound flights, along with several outbound flights.
Visibility has dropped to extremely low levels, which is being dubbed as 'non-existent' by the Dubai Police.
#TrafficUpdate
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) January 15, 2018
Heavy fog and vision is almost non-existent on #Dubai - AlAin Rd. Please be extra cautious.
The Dubai Police has sent out a tweet cautioning drivers to take extra care while driving.
Vision is not clear in most areas of #Dubai due to #Fog, kindly take extra caution while driving and have a safe trip.#TrafficUpdate
— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) January 15, 2018
The National Center of Metrology (NCM) has also urged motorists to be extra cautious, and suggested to all those who are expected to travel to check their flight status ahead of time.
#المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد
— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@NCMS_media) January 15, 2018
#ضباب
العاصمة/ أبوظبي
خالد الحمادي
#هواة_الطقس
#أصدقاء_المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد
يرجى توخي الحذر واتباع إرشادات المرور pic.twitter.com/dEly6Wj1Kp
A video posted by the NCM on social media showing the heavy fog.