Kuwait announces power cuts after fuel disruption - GulfToday

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.

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