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Kuwait braces for surge in heat towards last week of July

Maximum temperature forecast for Wednesday is 50 degrees Celsius

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People take shelter from the sun under a traffic light in Kuwait City amidst a heatwave.
People take shelter from the sun under a traffic light in Kuwait City amidst a heatwave.
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Wednesday’s maximum temperature forecast for Kuwait is 50 degrees Celsius. Known as one of the world’s hottest places during summer, Kuwait recently witnessed its highest-ever electricity consumption due to increased demand amid scorching temperatures.

Kuwait, with an estimated population of 4.8 million including around 3.3 million foreigners, has urged both citizens and expatriates to conserve energy to cope with the heightened demand.

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