Heatwave alert: Temperatures to soar to 52°C in Kuwait by Monday
KUWAIT CITY, June 12: The Acting Director of the Meteorology Department, Dharar Al-Ali, announced on Thursday a gradual increase in temperatures starting Friday, with highs expected to reach 52 degrees Celsius by next Monday.
Al-Ali explained that weather maps and numerical models indicate the country will be influenced by an extension of a surface low-pressure system, accompanied by a hot and humid air mass with southeasterly winds. The expected maximum temperature will initially reach 44 degrees Celsius.
He added that the low-pressure system will gradually deepen, causing winds to shift to northwesterly from Friday onwards, while temperatures rise to an expected maximum of 48 degrees Celsius.
Al-Ali confirmed the temperature increase will continue, forecasting a maximum of 50 degrees Celsius at Kuwait International Airport on Saturday, 51 degrees on Sunday, and peaking at 52 degrees on Monday.
He warned that Kuwait will experience very hot daytime weather and hot to very hot nights during this period. Citizens are urged to avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours and to stay well hydrated to prevent dehydration.
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