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Today's weather will be fair in general, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Some low clouds are predicted to appear Eastward. There may be light rainfall in those areas, with a probability of the formation of some convective clouds over the mountains by afternoon. Residents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are in for a hot day as temperatures will rise to 43ºC and 44ºC, respectively. The weather is likely to get humid by night and Wednesday morning with a probability of fog or mist formation over some coastal and internal areas. Read More : https://www.khaleejtimes.com/weather/uae-weather-hot-fair-forecast-for-tuesday-mercury-rises-to-44oc

 Landslides in the Philippines have killed at least 58 people and the death toll is expected to rise. Rescuers were digging up bodies after heavy rain caused avalanches, landslides and floods in central and southern parts of the country. Dozens remain missing and almost 200 people were injured in the city of Baybay and across Leyte province, officials said. Efforts were continuing to remove large chunks of earth to find the people under the rubble. The clearer weather on Wednesday allowed the work to expand as heavy equipment arrived in Baybay. “We’re looking for so many more missing people,” Baybay mayor Jose Carlos Cari said. Rescuers have been using their bare hands and shovels to reach victims buried by the landslides. A Philippine Coastguard video shared on Facebook on Tuesday showed rescuers carrying a mud-caked woman on a stretcher from one of the devastated villages, while other victims were piggybacked to safety. The military has joined coastguard, police and fire protecti...