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Arab Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Arab Times
Humidity cranks up Kuwait's Eid weekend heat
KUWAIT CITY, June 5: The Meteorological Department says the high-pressure system accompanied by a hot and dry air mass experienced in the country will recede, making way for the seasonal Indian low-pressure system during the weekend. This will bring a relatively hot and humid air mass, along with variable winds shifting to southeasterly at light to moderate speeds during the weekend. The acting Director of the Meteorological Department Dhirar Al-Ali told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that wind speeds will gradually decrease until Sunday, after which southeasterly winds are expected to become active again starting Monday morning. These winds may stir up dust and cause an increase in sea waves. He explained that on Friday, the weather is expected to be hot during the day, with northwesterly to variable winds, light to moderate in speed, ranging from 8 to 32 km/h. The high temperatures are expected to be between 41 and 43°C, and sea conditions will be light to moderate, with waves ranging from one to four feet. The weather on Friday evening will be hot to warm, with northwesterly to variable winds at light to moderate speeds ranging from 8 to 30 km/h. The low temperatures are expected to be between 26 and 28°C, and sea conditions will be light to moderate, with wave heights between one and three feet. On Saturday, the weather will be hot and relatively humid in coastal areas during the day, with winds shifting from northwesterly to southeasterly at light to moderate speeds of 8 to 32 km/h. The expected high temperatures will range between 42 and 44°C, and sea conditions will be light to moderate, with waves from one to four feet. The weather on Saturday evening will be hot to warm and relatively humid, especially in coastal areas, with southeasterly to variable winds at light to moderate speeds of 8 to 30 km/h. The expected low temperatures will be between 24 and 26°C, and sea conditions will be light to moderate, with waves between one and three feet. (KUNA)
Arab Times
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
Kuwait skirts extreme heat
KUWAIT CITY, May 20: Kuwait will witness further scorching heat during the coming days amid northwesterly winds, the Meteorology Department said on Tuesday. The acting director of the department, Dhirar Al- Ali, told KUNA that the temperature would be hot at nighttime in the coming days, adding that waves of dust would lower visibility in undeveloped regions. Kuwait is under the influence of the seasonal Indian low depression, bringing to the region hot blows that would push the heat upwards, he said, noting that recorded temperatures have fluctuated between 33 degrees minimum and 48 to 51 degrees maximum in most of Kuwait's territories. He forecast further high heat in the coming days, with a rise of the waves at sea to more than six feet. Meanwhile, temperatures soared to nearly 50 degrees Celsius at noon on Tuesday, causing the electricity load index to approach critical levels, reaching 15,881 megawatts. So far, this is the highest power consumption index this summer -- up from 14,850 on Monday, an increase of 1,031 megawatts. Sources from the ministry stated that such a significant rise in electricity load is a natural consequence of higher temperatures, which usually lead to increased energy consumption, particularly during the peak hours -- from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sources pointed out that load levels remain below the total output of all power stations, which is around 18,600 megawatts. Sources affirmed that the ministry is closely monitoring load levels daily and it is coordinating with various government agencies to implement energy-saving measures during peak times. They urged citizens and expatriates to adopt energy-saving practices, such as setting air conditioners to specific temperatures and turning off lights in unoccupied areas. The ministry also reported that four sub-feeders at the main Khalidiya B transformer station were out of service, leading to power outages in some parts of Adailiya. It then confirmed that the emergency teams on-site worked hard to restore power as quickly as possible.
Arab Times
22-04-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
Kuwait's weather improves gradually from Tues. evening with possible fog
KUWAIT CITY, April 22: Director of the Meteorology Department Dhirar Al-Ali told KUNA on Tuesday that wind speeds are expected to gradually decrease starting this evening, leading to mild weather conditions. Winds will be light to moderate, ranging from eight to 32 kilometers per hour (km/h), shifting from southeastern with a chance of light fog in some areas, along with scattered clouds. Overall weather conditions are stable, with wave heights during the day expected to range between 2 to 6 feet, and between 2 to 4 feet at night, Al-Ali noted. Stable weather is expected to continue in the upcoming days, he added. Temperatures are also forecast to rise, reaching between 39 Degrees Celsius and 41 Degrees Celsius and up to 43 Degrees Celsius by Saturday. Winds will remain moderate although may occasionally strengthen, reaching speeds of up to 40 km/h. (KUNA)
Arab Times
13-03-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
Kuwait to experience gradual temperature rise and light rain
KUWAIT CITY, March 13: Kuwait's Meteorological Department (MD) forecasts stable and warm weather during the day, transitioning to cooler temperatures at night over the upcoming weekend. The country is being influenced by an extension of a high-pressure system, which is bringing a warm air mass. As a result, temperatures are expected to rise gradually, with scattered clouds increasing over time and light to moderate rain possible in some areas, particularly in the southern regions, according to the acting Director of the Meteorological Department, Dhirar Al-Ali, who spoke to KUNA on Thursday. During the day, the weather will remain warm, with northwesterly to variable winds at light to moderate speeds, ranging from 10 to 35 kilometers per hour. Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius. The sea will be light to moderate, with waves between one and four feet, Al-Ali explained. Tonight, the weather will be cool with northwesterly to variable winds, light to moderate in speed, ranging from 8 to 30 km/h. Some scattered clouds are expected, with minimum temperatures between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius. The sea will be light to moderate, with waves ranging from 1 to 4 feet. Looking ahead to Friday, Al-Ali anticipates warm weather, with northwesterly to variable winds at light to moderate speeds, ranging from 8 to 32 km/h. Some scattered clouds will appear, with maximum temperatures expected to be between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius. The sea will remain light to moderate, with waves between 1 and 4 feet. Tomorrow night, the weather will be cool and partly cloudy to cloudy, with northwesterly to variable winds, light to moderate in speed, between 8 and 28 km/h. Minimum temperatures are expected to range between 13 and 15 degrees Celsius, and the sea will be light to moderate, with waves between 1 and 3 feet. On Saturday, the weather will be warm and partly to mostly cloudy, with northwesterly to variable winds at light to moderate speeds, ranging from 8 to 30 kilometers per hour. Maximum temperatures are expected to range between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius, and the sea will remain light to moderate, with waves between 1 and 4 feet. Saturday night is expected to be cool, partly to mostly cloudy, with northwesterly to variable winds at light to moderate speeds, between 8 and 28 kilometers per hour. There is a chance of scattered light rain in the southern regions. Minimum temperatures are expected to range between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius, and the sea will be light to moderate, with waves between 1 and 3 feet.
