UAE issues fog alert for third day in a row

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Dense fog continued to blanket several parts of Abu Dhabi and Dubai for the third day in a row on Thursday, severely reducing visibility for motorists.

In a series of tweets, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) visibility will drop over some coastal and internal areas until 9:00 am.

Motorists have been advised to exercise caution on the roads and follow speed reduction updates.

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