UAE heatwave hits record 51.8°C in Al Ain's Sweihan: Dust alerts sounded as hot winds sweep nation!

Sweihan, Al Ain, experienced a scorching 51.8°C on August 1, 2025, marking the UAE's highest temperature this year. The National Centre of Meteorology issued a Yellow Dust Alert due to hot, dry "samum" winds, which reduce visibility. Residents are advised to take precautions against the extreme heat, which is expected to persist through early August.