{
  "id": 1228272,
  "title": "High humidity, fog expected across Qatar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/high-humidity-fog-expected-across-qatar",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T07:48:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/16/08/2026/high-humidity-fog-expected-across-qatar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar is set to experience high humidity and fog over the coming days, according to the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD). The department predicts that relative humidity levels will increase from tonight until Tuesday morning, potentially leading to mist and fog formation. Residents and motorists are advised to exercise caution, particularly when driving, as the weather conditions could significantly reduce visibility on the roads. The QMD warns that horizontal visibility may drop below 2km, and in some cases, could reach near-zero visibility, posing serious risks to road safety.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) said relative humidity levels are expected to rise across Qatar from tonight, Sunday, August 16, until the morning of Tuesday, August 18, 2026.</p> <p>In a social media post, the department noted that the conditions could be favourable for the formation of mist and fog.</p> <p>QMD urged residents and motorists to exercise caution,…",
  "key_points": [
    "High humidity and fog expected in Doha, Qatar.",
    "Relative humidity levels to rise until Tuesday.",
    "Reduced visibility may reach near-zero on roads."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}