Temperatures in some parts of the UAE struggled to reach double digits on Monday morning as the country’s cold snap continued.
Temperatures plummeted to just 1.4°C on the UAE's highest peak, Jebel Jais, and struggled to reach double digits across much of the country early on Monday, with the mercury hovering at just 10°C in many parts.
#The_lowest_temperature recorded over the country today morning was 1.4 °C in Jais Mountain at 06:45 AM.
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In the north-eastern tip of the country, which is expected to experience a low of 4°C, temperatures will reach a high of just 9°C.
Along the coast, there will be a low of 11°C during early morning hours, with temperatures climbing to 24°C in the middle of the day.
Further inland, temperatures will climb from a low of 10°C to a high of between 19°C and 21°C.
Sandstorms, which plagued the country at the start of the working week, are expected to continue throughout Monday.
Parts of the country, particularly in northern and eastern areas, will also be covered in a blanket of cloud.
Wind speeds may reach 55kph by the coast and in mountainous regions.