{
  "id": 15149473,
  "title": "UAE flight delays possible as autumn weather causes reduced visibility",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/uae-flight-delays-possible-as-autumn-weather-causes-reduced-visibility",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T07:40:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/17/uae-flight-delays-possible-as-autumn-weather-causes-reduced-visibility/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The General Civil Aviation Authority in the UAE has warned that seasonal weather conditions could lead to possible flight delays across the country. Reduced visibility is expected during the autumn season, which has historically seen around 132 foggy days each year since records began in 2006. The authority has implemented measures to handle the issue while adhering to aviation safety protocols. They have advised passengers to stay updated through official airline and airport channels.\n\nTwo types of fog commonly occur in the UAE: radiation fog and advection fog. Radiation fog forms during the cooler months as heat radiates from the ground into the air, causing water droplets to develop. This fog dissipates once the sun heats the air. Advection fog, on the other hand, occurs when warm, moist air moves over a cooler surface, generating water vapor. Heavy fog led to reduced speed limits in Abu Dhabi and a safety warning in Dubai due to poor visibility.\n\nIn 2010, the UAE experienced its longest stretch of fog, with 17 days recorded in January.",
  "summary": "Travellers across the UAE should prepare for possible flight delays as seasonal weather causes reduced visibility in parts of the country. The General Civil Aviation Authority has warned that changing weather may affect operations at airports across the country, potentially causing some delays. Such conditions are a recurring feature of the autumn season in the UAE. Airlines and airport operators…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE warns of possible flight delays due to autumn weather",
    "Reduced visibility expected during foggy autumn season",
    "Authority advises passengers to stay updated on official channels"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "UAE flight delays possible as autumn weather causes reduced visibility",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/uae-flight-delays-possible-as-autumn-weather-causes-reduced-visibility-15152666",
        "published": "2026-10-17T07:40:01.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}