Tag: sandstorm

    Chasing sand storms: How UAE climate teams are preparing for adverse weather
    09 May 2025

    Dust and sand storms have been sweeping the UAE in recent weeks, providing a challenge for weather and environment agencies that are working to forecast and prepare for their effects. On Thursday, the National Centre of Meteorology issued a fresh alert that winds reaching 45kph were blowing dust and sand, reducing visibility. Similar notifications have […]

    The air temperature in Kuwait has reached a record 70° C in the sun – the local media
    12 Jul 2021

    Recently, the temperature in Kuwait has shown record levels: 53.3° C in the shade and 70° C in the sun. According to the local newspaper Al Rai, this summer in the country, thus, becomes the hottest in about 70 years. Due to the abnormal heat, the Kuwaiti authorities have urged people to replace the old […]