The United Arab Emirates has recorded the hottest day of the year in the past 24 hours.
The temperature in the country has been recorded as 50.8 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, the muggy situation will continue this week in the United Arab Emirates.
The National Meteorological Center of the country has said that the temperature in Outed city rose to 50.8°C by yesterday afternoon.
The southern town of Mesaira recorded a high of 49.8°C, while at least three other towns in the southern and central regions reached 49.3°C.
Air humidity levels reached a maximum of 90% in the interior and coastal areas of the UAE.
Coastal and inland areas are likely to experience fog and this weather will last till next Sunday night, said the weather bureau.
Scientists say that the reason for the heat waves in Europe and the increase in humidity in the Middle East is the warming of the planet.
