Extreme heat alert: temperatures to exceed 50°C from July 3 through August 10
The UAE and the wider Arabian Peninsula will enter the year's hottest period on July 3, when the traditional Jamrat Al Qayth season begins, bringing extreme heat, dry conditions and daytime temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius in some desert areas
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- Health & safety · UAE
- What to do
- Residents and workers should prepare for extreme heat by taking precautions: limit outdoor activity during peak hours, stay hydrated, use air conditioning, and check on vulnerable individuals. Employers should implement heat-stress protocols for outdoor workers.
The UAE will enter its hottest period on July 3 with the start of Jamrat Al Qayth season, lasting until August 10. During this 40-day period, daytime temperatures in some desert areas will exceed 50°C. The season is characterized by scorching, dry Samoom winds and recurring heatwaves known as Waghrat Al Qayth, during which temperatures remain at least 4°C above normal for two or more consecutive days. The Emirates Astronomy Society notes this is traditionally the hottest and driest period of the year across the Arabian Peninsula, marked by extreme heat and arid conditions.
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Reported by: Gulf News 1 Jul 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Residents and workers should prepare for extreme heat by taking precautions: limit outdoor activity during peak hours, stay hydrated, use air conditioning, and check on vulnerable individuals. Employers should implement heat-stress protocols for outdoor workers.
What was the deadline?
3 Jul 2025 — this deadline has passed.
Who reported this?
Gulf News (UAE).
When was it announced?
1 Jul 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Gulf News: https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uaes-hottest-summer-period-to-begin-on-july-3-with-temperatures-above-50c-1.500593299
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