The National Centre of Meteorology, NCM, has urged motorists to be cautious due to the formation of fog in various areas of the country.

In a statement on Thursday, the centre said that the weather today will be fair in general and partly cloudy at times over some eastern areas by afternoon. Light to moderate winds in general, may freshen at times from mid-day over some exposed areas.

"The relative humidity is likely to increase during the night and early tomorrow morning, and over some coastal and internal areas fog or mist may form, especially over internal areas. Sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea," the statement added.

The NCM also said that on Friday and Saturday the weather is likely to remain similar.