Kuwait announces power cuts after fuel disruption
- 18 Aug 2024
An aerial view of the Kuwait National Assembly building. File / Photo used for illustrative purpose.
Kuwait on Sunday instituted rolling blackouts in several residential neighbourhoods despite high summertime temperatures in the desert emirate.
The state-run KUNA news agency blamed "a fuel supply disruption” for the blackouts, which shut down desalination plants and some power stations.
The forecast high for Kuwait on Sunday was 43˚C. Weather forecasters warned it could feel like 53˚C, with poor air quality as well.
Associated Press