Dubai: Humidity levels are climbing in the UAE today, leading to foggy mornings and reduced visibility, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).The NCM forecasts today’s weather to be fair to partly cloudy at times, with a chance of convective cloud formation eastward and southward by afternoon that may be associated with rainfall.Rising humidityWith humidity levels reaching 65% to 85% in internal areas, and between 70% to 90% in mountainous, coastal and island regions, you can expect mist and fog formation overnight and in the early morning hours tomorrow, in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and across other emirates.The NCM urges motorists to be cautious when driving in such conditions, as visibility may reduce to zero at times, increasing the chances of accidents or collisions. Mid-40 temperaturesTemperatures continue to remain high today, across the UAE.The NCM forecasts coastal and island regions to experience highs between 40°C and 45°C, while internal regions will be warmer, at 44°C to 49°C.Abu Dhabi will peak at 46°C today, while Dubai and Sharjah will reach 45°C. Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah will see highs of 44°C, while Fujairah will be slightly cooler at 36°C. Al Ain and Liwa will experience the highest temperatures in the country, at 47°C and 49°C respectively.Calm to moderate seasYou can expect light to moderate winds, freshening at times, today, and reaching up to 35km/h along the coast. The NCM expects the following sea conditions:Arabian Gulf: Slight conditions, with gentle waves, reaching heights of two feet on-shore and three feet off-shore.Sea of Oman: Slight to moderate conditions, with waves reaching two feet on-shore, and up to four feet off-shore.Here is the complete breakdown of minimum and maximum temperatures across the Emirates today:Maximum Temp (°C) Minimum Temp (°C)Dubai 45°C 34°CAbu Dhabi 46°C 32°CAl Ain 47°C 35°CSharjah 45°C 31°CAjman 44°C 32°CFujairah 36°C 32°CRas Al Khaimah 44°C 29°CUmm Al Quwain 43°C 29°CLiwa 49°C 29°C

Brussels: The EU has deployed assistance to Belgium and Spain following their activation of the EU civil protection mechanism (UCPM), as wildfires continue to affect several parts of Europe.In Belgium, 2 planes from the EU's firefighting fleet, rescEU, were dispatched from Sweden to Belgium, alongside 2 helicopters from the Netherlands, 2 from Norway and 2 from Germany, supporting local firefighters battling the blaze in the Hautes Fagnes. More than 3,000 hectares have burnt to date.In Spain, 104 ground firefighters with 36 vehicles from France have come to the aid of Spanish firefighters in the Aragón region, where close to 16,000 hectares have already burnt.The EU is also supporting emergency services with satellite mapping. The Copernicus Emergency Management Service is active for wildfires in Belgium, Spain, Greece, Germany, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, France and Italy, providing rapid maps to help authorities assess affected areas and organise the response.Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, said: '‘No country should face wildfires alone. Through our civil protection mechanism, Europe is moving aircraft, helicopters and firefighters quickly to where they are needed most. This weekend in Belgium and Spain, European solidarity was on the ground again.’The 2026 wildfire season is already exceptionally severe. By the end of July, the area burned was already 2,5 times the usual level in Europe.''