Kuwait Braces for Dust, Rain as Weather Shifts Begin
KUWAIT CITY, April 28: The Meteorology Department has forecast that the country will be affected from Monday evening by a low-pressure system, bringing hot and humid conditions. Light to moderate southeasterly winds are expected to shift to stronger northwesterly winds, reaching up to 50 km/h, leading to dust storms and reduced visibility, particularly over open areas. Acting Director Dharar Al-Ali noted that increased low and medium cloud cover could result in scattered, sometimes thundery, rain through Thursday. He urged the public to monitor official weather updates due to rapid changes during the "Sarayat" season.
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