Severe sandstorm hits the UAE

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Severe sandstorm hits the UAE. Strong winds and dust storm lash the UAE as hazy conditions are expected to persist until Friday in some places. See more at: http://gulfnews.com/gntv

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00:00Strong winds loaded with dust pounded most of the country early morning Thursday, causing

00:13reduced visibility in some areas.

00:16With speeds of 36 to 44 kilometers per hour, the winds are blowing into various parts of

00:21the country, carrying dust and sand particles.

00:25Over the UAE's islands, strong winds blow at 52 kilometers per hour.

00:31The National Center of Meteorology and Seismology, or NCMS, warned residents, especially motorists,

00:38of reduced visibility to less than 500 meters at times.

00:42NCMS has also issued a warning against heading out to sea as the Arabian Gulf will be rough

00:48to very rough, with wave height reaching up to 5 feet onshore and up to 12 feet offshore.

00:55The hazy condition is forecast to persist throughout the day, and over some parts on

00:59Friday.

01:00Residents with respiratory ailments have been advised to take precautions and stay indoors

01:05whenever possible.

01:06The huge sandstorm sweeping the UAE has also caused accidents on Dubai roads, while UAE

01:12airports are experiencing delays because of the sandstorm.

01:15Irish Eden Belleza for Gulf News.

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