{
  "id": 10169732,
  "title": "UAE weather alert issued over fog expected to persist for days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/uae-weather-alert-issued-over-fog-expected-to-persist-for-days-10169732",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T04:48:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/27/uae-weather-alert-issued-over-fog-expected-to-persist-for-days/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi police have implemented a temporary 80kph speed limit on key roads as dense fog continues to blanket parts of the city, reducing visibility. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a weather warning for the Emirates, predicting a high likelihood of mist and fog persisting until at least Thursday. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously and abide by the reduced speed limits displayed on electronic road signs. The NCM expects the hazardous conditions to persist for several days, with visibility potentially dropping below 1,000 meters in certain areas.",
  "summary": "Authorities issued a weather warning after dense fog engulfed parts of Abu Dhabi on Sunday morning - with more challenging conditions expected during morning commutes next week. Abu Dhabi Police reduced speed limits to 80kph on key roads in the capital as a safety measure, as the hazardous weather reduced visibility. Motorists were urged to exercise caution and adhere to the adjusted speed limits…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}