In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the air temperature reached 50°C in the Bada Dafas area of Al Dhafra region at 14:30 on August 29. This figure was the highest temperature recorded in the country that day and was only one degree below the record high for the current year.
Previously, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) had forecast hot weather across the UAE, expecting temperatures in some parts of Mezaira to reach 49°C.
This temperature maximum occurred several days after the appearance of the star Suhail on August 24. Culturally, the appearance of this star traditionally signals the approach of cooler periods. Nevertheless, UAE experts warn that the weather will not change drastically overnight. Although a gradual decrease in temperature is expected, high humidity may make conditions uncomfortable.
According to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, residents may feel intense heat even with lower thermometer readings compared to the summer peak, as previously reported by Khaleej Times.
Earlier this month, temperatures above 50°C were also recorded in the UAE. On August 14, in Bada Dafas of Al Dhafra region, a temperature of 50.4°C was recorded at 14:00, which was the highest reading in the country that day. Even earlier, on August 5, in Bada Dafas Al Dhafra, the temperature reached 51.2°C at 12:45 UAE time, becoming the highest for 2026, according to data from the National Center of Meteorology. The first 50°C recorded this year was on August 1 in Al Shamwah Abu Dhabi.
Due to the rising temperatures, it is recommended to follow several simple tips to ensure residents' safety during the summer: drink water regularly, even if you do not feel thirsty; limit time under direct sunlight, especially during the hottest hours of the day; wear light, loose, and light-colored clothing; reduce the intensity and duration of physical activity in hot weather; and regularly check your vehicle in the summer, including tire pressure.