KUWAIT: The Meteorological Department declared on Sunday that the country is currently under the grip of the seasonal Indian low depression coupled with unsteady northern and northwesterly winds triggering dust. Yasser Al-Bloushi, the head of the maritime forecast division, said in a statement to KUNA that the gales would persist in the coming hours until Monday. The wind speed is forecasted to reach 55 km per hour and peak at 60-65 km/h, coupled with low visibility, particularly as of Monday, Al-Bloushi said.

Visibility has reached a record level in the northwestern region, recording 400 meters, and ranged between 1,500 and 2,000m in residential regions and some coastal areas, he added. The persistent northerly and northwesterly winds, along with the hot, dry conditions, and drop in horizontal visibility are expected to continue to prevail, Al-Bloushi forecasted, warning seagoers to abstain from venturing into the choppy waters amid the high waves reaching 5-6 feet. He also advised motorists and people suffering from allergies to refrain from venturing outdoors, also noting that the strong winds brought sand showers to the land roads. — KUNA