As dangerously high temperatures were expected in some areas of the United States, Europe, and Asia on Sunday, tens of millions of people were combating them.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology, temperatures also reached 50 degrees Celsius for the first time this summer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Highest Temperature This Summer in UAE
The country’s highest temperature ever was 50.1°C, which occurred in Bada Dafas (Al Dhafra Region) in Abu Dhabi on July 15 and 16 over two days.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), temperatures have recently increased with partly cloudy skies and moderate winds.
Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai are expected to experience a high of 46°C on Sunday. Low temperatures in the emirates will be 34°C and 35°C, respectively.
Medical professionals in the UAE have recommended locals to stay indoors and out of the sun during times of extreme heat. The best way to stop the loss of electrolytes is to stay hydrated.
They should also avoid engaging in outdoor activities directly in the sun, and they can safeguard themselves by donning sunglasses and sunscreen. To feel light in the current climate, it is best to dress loosely and in light colors.
Since June 15, the United Arab Emirates has implemented the “Midday Break” policy, which forbids employment in open areas or in the sun from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Employees are not permitted to work during the hottest part of the summer, according to a policy that has been in place for 19 years and is enforced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE).
Employers who violate the law will be fined Dh 5,000 for each employee. When many employees are forced to work during the prohibited hours, the maximum fine is Dh 50,000.
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