KUWAIT: Temperature is forecast to dip close to zero on New Year’s Eve, raising the possibility of frost forming, the meteorological department said on Sunday. Acting head of the department Dherar Al-Ali said the mercury is forecast to slide on Tuesday, resulting in cold weather during daytime and extremely cold at night, with the possibility of frost forming at dawn on Wednesday, especially in desert and agricultural areas.
Starting from Tuesday, Kuwait comes under the influence of a cold air mass blowing from the northwest, causing temperatures to drop amid strong winds blowing at over 60 km/hour, Al-Ali said. Maximum temperatures will range from 12-15 degrees Celsius while the minimum will range between 2-5 degrees, with temperature expected to be even lower at night in some areas, he said.
Strong winds will lead to dust, especially in open areas, and a noticeable drop in horizontal visibility. It will also result in high waves of more than two meters, he said. The weather will improve on Thursday with highs expected at between 18-20 degrees Celsius and minimum temperatures expected at between 6-9 degrees.
Ex-MP handed 2-year term
The appeals court on Sunday overturned a verdict that acquitted former opposition MP Muhannad Al-Sayer and handed him a two-year suspended term for challenging the powers of HH the Amir and spreading false news. The court asked Al-Sayer to pay a KD 5,000 bail to suspend the implementation of the jail term for three years and ordered him to maintain good conduct for a similar period.
Nazaha refers 82 to court
The Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) announced on Sunday that it had referred 82 officials to the public prosecution for investigation for submitting inaccurate financial disclosures about their wealth required by the law. The government’s authority said some of the officials made their submissions after the expiry of the legal duration. This year, Nazaha has referred hundreds of officials and former officials over failure to abide by the law which requires them to submit financial disclosures after they assume posts and when they leave. Senior officials including ministers are covered by the law, which aims to combat corruption and graft.
