KUWAIT: The meteorological department said on Sunday temperatures are expected to soar again above 50 degrees from Tuesday to Thursday after dropping slightly on Sunday and Monday. The met department recorded temperatures of 51 degrees Celsius on Friday in Mitribah near Abdaly in the north of Kuwait, and temperatures in the past two days hovered at around 48-50 degrees in most areas.

The department has forecast hot weather conditions for Monday, with moderate to brisk northwesterly winds reaching speeds of up to 45 kilometers per hour. The winds are expected to raise dust, particularly in open areas, while residential zones will be relatively less affected.

Acting Director of the Meteorological Department Dharar Al-Ali told KUNA that weather charts indicate the country is currently under the influence of the Indian monsoon depression, which is bringing a very hot air mass over the region. He noted temperatures have already reached extreme levels at the onset of summer. The northwesterly winds have also contributed to sporadic dust storms, especially in desert and uninhabited areas.

Al-Ali added that maximum temperatures across most land areas are expected to range between 45 and 48 degrees Celsius on Sunday and Monday. However, as the monsoon depression gradually intensifies, temperatures are forecast to rise further from Tuesday through Thursday, reaching between 48 and 51 degrees Celsius, accompanied by light to moderate northwesterly winds.

As the country endures a significant rise in temperatures, the health ministry has called for heightened awareness and precautionary measures to safeguard public health — particularly for those most vulnerable to extreme heat. The impact of heat on the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions can be serious, potentially causing sudden drops in blood pressure and salt imbalances, which may disrupt nerve and muscle function due to disturbances in sodium and potassium levels. — Agencies