Pakistan, Aug. 4 -- The United Arab Emirates is experiencing an intense heatwave following its hottest spring on record. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), temperatures soared to 51.8degC in the desert town of Sweihan on August 1. This marks the highest temperature recorded in the UAE since 2021 and comes close to the national record of 52.1degC, set in 2002.

The scorching weather follows record-breaking heat in April and May, with inland regions seeing daily highs above 50degC throughout June and July. Coastal cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi consistently reported temperatures in the mid-40s. The NCM forecasts that August will continue to be hotter than usual, with average temperatures expected to rise by 0.25degC to ...