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Arab Times
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
Brace for blaze as Kuwait temperatures to hit 51°C
KUWAIT CITY, May 25: The Meteorological Department expects the weather to be hot on Monday, with moderate to active northwesterly winds of up to 45 kilometers per hour; causing dust in open areas and residential areas are relatively affected by this dust. Director of the department Dirar Al- Ali revealed that the weather maps indicate the country is affected by India's seasonal depression, which is accompanied by a very hot air mass. He added that the maximum temperature monitored by the stations at the beginning of the summer season reached 51 degrees Celsius in some areas; while moderate to brisk northwesterly winds were detected at times, causing dust in some areas, especially the open areas. He disclosed it is also expected that the maximum temperature will reach between 45 and 48 degrees Celsius in most land areas, then the depression will gradually deepen and the maximum temperature will rise to reach between 48 and 51 degrees Celsius with light to moderate northwesterly winds from Tuesday until Thursday. Earlier on Sunday, temperatures dropped to 45 degrees Celsius; prompting the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy to refrain from implementing the scheduled power outages in all residential sectors. The load indicator remained in the green zone; recording 16,000 megawatts, in contrast to the consumption recorded in recent days, when the indicator touched the 17,000-megawatt barrier. Sources from the ministry pointed out that the drop in temperatures naturally leads to lower load rates, as it happened on Sunday. They said the ministry is forced to implement scheduled power outages to relieve the grid during peak hours as one of the solutions to the low productivity crisis it is currently facing, in addition to the consumption rationalization campaigns and importing from the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority whenever necessary.
Arab Times
21-04-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
Dusty Winds and Rain Forecast Across Kuwait Until Tuesday Morning
KUWAIT CITY, April 21: The country is expected to experience scattered rain today, which may be accompanied by thunderstorms, dusty winds, and reduced horizontal visibility, especially in open areas and at sea, warned Director of the Meteorological Department Dirar Al-Ali. In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Al-Ali said the current weather conditions fall within the seasonal transitional period, locally known as Sarrayat, characterized by rapid atmospheric changes and instability. He noted that the unsettled weather is likely to persist intermittently until Tuesday morning. He urged the public to stay updated by following the department's official website, mobile application, and social media accounts for the latest forecasts and warnings.
Arab Times
24-02-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
Chill sweeps Kuwait with frosty threat
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 24: The Meteorological Department has forecast that Kuwait will be affected by a cold and dry air mass, with temperatures set to drop significantly. The cold wave is expected to result from an air rise extending from the northeast of the European continent, bringing cooler conditions to the region. Winds are anticipated to be northwesterly, moderate to brisk, particularly in coastal areas, which will further enhance the chilly weather, with possible frost in agricultural and desert regions. Director of the Meteorological Department, Dirar Al-Ali, informed Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Monday that the peak of the cold wave is expected to occur tomorrow, Tuesday, continuing until Wednesday. He added that temperatures should gradually rise starting Thursday. Today's weather has already seen a noticeable drop in temperatures, with conditions described as cold and partly cloudy. Winds will be from the northwesterly to northwesterly direction, light to moderate, and occasionally active, ranging from 15 to 45 km/h, with a chance of light, scattered rain. The expected maximum temperatures will range from 13 to 16 degrees Celsius, and the sea state will be light to moderate, with waves rising to 2-6 feet. Al-Ali emphasized that the weather this evening will be cold to very cold, with northwesterly to northerly winds ranging from 15 to 50 km/h, particularly in coastal areas. There will also be a chance of frost in agricultural and desert regions, with minimum temperatures expected between 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. The sea state will be moderate to high, with waves from 3 to 6 feet. For Tuesday, the weather will be cold, with northwesterly to northerly winds ranging from 12 to 50 km/h, occasionally active. Scattered clouds are expected, and frost could develop in agricultural and desert areas. The maximum temperatures will be between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius, with moderate to high waves in the sea, ranging from 3 to 6 feet. (KUNA)
