Torrential rains swamp Kuwait roads; Moderate to heavy rainfalls forecast Thursday night

Agencies

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Latest torrential rainfall has formed large and expanded water ponds on Kuwait's main roads. Those most affected with the incessant rain were Al-Ahmadi, Al-Fahaheel roads, Al-Mangaf tunnel and the seventh ring road.

Competent authorities are working round the clock to drain the swamped roads, reopen the rain-drenched streets, fully or partially, depending on damage extent.

Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rains are forecast later on Thursday over northern and western regions of Kuwait, said Dherar Al-Ali, the head of the Meteorological Department of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in a statement to news agency.

The forecaster reported southeasterly winds exceeding 60 km/h, leading to sea waves higher than six feet. He renewed the appeal to citizens and residents to seek information from official sources and authorities.

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