By Web Desk
Scorching 50.4°C Hits UAE – Hottest May Day in History
The UAE is reeling from an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring to a record-breaking 50.4°C in Al Shawamekh, Abu Dhabi — the highest temperature ever recorded in May across the country. This early and extreme summer surge, marked by clear skies, rising humidity, and barely any wind, offers little escape from the sweltering heat.
The intensity of this heatwave has amplified public and expert concerns alike, reinforcing fears about the accelerating impacts of climate change on regional weather patterns. As temperatures spike earlier and higher each year, the UAE — like much of the region — may be facing a new, harsher climate reality.