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Kuwait City [Kuwait]Dec. 30 (ANI): Heavy rain accompanied by lightning, thunderstorms and hailstorms hit Kuwait city, causing temperatures to drop sharply in the Gulf state.

Pedestrians and traffic were also hampered due to waterlogging caused by a sudden change in weather on Tuesday, the Khaleej Times reported.

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Photos and videos of hail-covered roads in the Gulf state flooded social media.

The Kuwait Meteorological Department predicts that there will be heavy rain across the country, accompanied by thunder and lightning, and hail in some areas. The department warned that winds could exceed 55 km/h, causing reduced visibility in some areas.

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Amid the heavy rain, authorities announced the closure of many major roads. The Ministry of the Interior announced the closure of the following roads on Tuesday.

“The Home Office on Tuesday urged motorists and seagoers to be cautious amid the current changeable weather across the country. In a press release, the Home Office urged drivers to follow guidelines from safety authorities, use alternative routes and avoid waterlogged areas. road, appealing to motorists to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead,” according to the Harry Times.

“Authorities are also reminding parents to leave their children in the backseat and urging residents to call 112. Seafarers in distress can contact the Coast Guard on 1880888 for assistance,” the report said.

Bader Al-Amira, a member of the Arab Union of Astronomy and Space Sciences, announced that “temperatures are expected to drop below zero in the second half of January when the northwesterly winds start blowing towards the Arabian Peninsula,” reports Al-Rai Daily. (Arnie)

(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from a Syndicated News feed, the content body may not have been modified or edited by LatestLY staff)



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