UAE temperature crosses 50°C mark in Sharjah amid driest phase of summer
The country is currently in the Jamrat Al-Qaid season, which is considered the hottest and driest phase of summer according to astronomers, as Khaleej Times earlier reported.
The season is marked by scorching temperatures, expected to exceed 50°C during the day. Residents can also expect dry desert winds known as "samoom winds".
However, even before summer peak began on July 3, temperatures in the UAE recorded a high of 51.6°C, the highest of 2025 so far, in Sweihan, Al Ain on May 24.
As high temperatures are an everyday occurrence, authorities have warned road users to do regular checks of their vehicle, particularly tyre inspections. As the tyre comes in regular contact with the road amid scorching heat, preventive maintenance is essential to ensure that they do not burst and cause horrific accidents.
Parents have also been warned not to leave their children unattended in vehicles for any period of time, no matter how short it may seem. Death may occur in minutes, officials warned.
Officials have also issued guidelines for how to use electric appliances and store gas connections safely, as the summer heat creates an increasing dependence on power, and warrants more caution when using household devices than during other seasons.
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