Kuwait shuts government offices and schools ahead of next wave of extreme weather

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A picture taken on November 10, 2018 shows the damage in a flooded street in al-Fahahil district, south of Kuwait City, following heavy rain in the Gulf emirate. (AFP)
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Damaged cars are pictured following heavy rain in a flooded parking lot in al-Fahahil district, south of Kuwait City, on November 10, 2018. (AFP)
Updated 14 November 2018
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Kuwait shuts government offices and schools ahead of next wave of extreme weather

  • Kuwait will witness heavy rainfall with the possibility of torrential rains in some areas
  • The warning comes after one person was killed and more than 400 injured in flooding last week

JEDDAH: Kuwait will shut government ministries, state institutions and schools from Wednesday after forecasters warned of three days of extreme weather.

The General Directorate of Meteorology, said Kuwait will witness heavy rainfall with the possibility of torrential rains in some areas, the state news agency KUNA reported.

The warning comes after one person was killed and more than 400 injured in flooding last week.

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The supreme committee for emergency operations at Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has intensified its efforts to prepare for the unstable weather.

Work has been underway to clear waterways and drains to avoid the the build up of flood water on the streets and main roads, as well as in tunnels.

 


Military coalition in Yemen condemns attack on commander’s convoy

Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki called the ambush “a criminal act that is contrary to all moral values.
Updated 22 January 2026
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Military coalition in Yemen condemns attack on commander’s convoy

  • Al-Maliki also said the coalition is committed to supporting Yemeni security efforts and pursuing those involved in the attack and bringing them to justice

RIYADH: The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen condemned on Wednesday an attack that targeted the convoy of a senior commander.
The attack in the Jaoula area of ​​Lahj governorate targeted vehicles under the command of Brigadier General Hamdi Shukri, who heads the second division of the Giants Forces.
Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said there were numerous deaths injuries and called the ambush “a criminal act that is contrary to all human and moral values.”
He said the coalition, which includes Saudi Arabia, will continue coordinating with the relevant authorities to ensure the security of citizens and maintain stability, Saudi Press Agency reported.
He called for people to work with the Yemeni government and military authorities to confront any sabotage attempts or terrorist operations targeting the security and stability of liberated governorates.
Al-Maliki also said the coalition is committed to supporting Yemeni security efforts and pursuing those involved in the attack and bringing them to justice.