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29 March 2024

Swimmers beware: 10ft high waves reported

Beachgoers advised to stay out of water (File)

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By WAM

The UAE National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) has warned against swimming in the sea due to high waves and strong winds.

In a statement NCMS said that on Umm Al Sheef, sea wave height is 10 feet with winds measuring up to 27 knots and on Arzanah, sea wave height is 6 feet with winds measuring up to 18 knots while on Zarqa, sea wave height is 7 feet with winds measuring up to 22 knots.

Meanwhile, on Zakum, sea wave height is 6 feet with winds measuring up to 18 knots, and on Umm Al Dalkh, sea wave height is 6 feet with winds measuring up to 16 knots while on South Fath field, sea wave height has reached to 6 feet with winds measuring up to 19 knots.