Kuwait grid holds firm in blistering 49°C heat

According to the sources, the ministry officials now have more flexibility in managing rising electricity demand, as the majority of the generating units are operating and available to support the grid. They added that the reduction of official working hours from seven to six hours during the summer season has contributed to lowering electricity consumption during peak demand periods. Sources pointed out that energy conservation efforts, along with some factories reducing their operating capacity during peak hours, helped ease pressure on the electrical network.

They also emphasized that despite electricity loads exceeding 15,000 megawatts, the production system remained stable, with generation levels continuing to match consumption. Sources stated that the ministry continues to benefit from the Gulf electrical interconnection network to reinforce the national grid and enhance its preparedness to respond to emergencies.

In a related development, the ministry urged consumers to continue conserving electricity and water and to limit usage to actual need in order to avoid waste and unnecessary consumption. It asserted that such efforts will contribute to maintaining the stability of the electrical system throughout the summer season. Meanwhile, acting Director of the Meteorological Department, Dhirar Al-Ali, says the weather in Kuwait will generally be extremely hot during the day and warm at night over the weekend. Al-Ali explained to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the country is expected to be affected by hot and dry weather and dust-raising winds with reduced horizontal visibility on Friday.

The weather on Friday night will be warm, with dust gradually settling, and northwesterly winds light to moderate at 12 to 32 km/h. Minimum temperatures are expected to range between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius, and sea conditions will be light to moderate with waves of two to four feet. On Saturday, weather will be extremely hot during the daytime with northwesterly winds light to moderate at 10 to 35 km/h. Maximum temperatures are expected between 46 and 48 degrees Celsius, and sea conditions will be light to moderate with waves of two to five feet. Saturday night weather will be warm and relatively humid in coastal areas, with northwesterly to variable winds light to moderate at 8 to 30 km/h. Minimum temperatures are expected between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius, and sea conditions will be light to moderate with waves of one to three feet.

In other news, the Al-Ojeiri Scientific Center announced the results of its study of the crescent moon of Muharram 1448 AH, based on precise astronomical calculations and specialized astronomical charts, reports Al- Seyassah daily. The center said Islamic countries will observe the crescent moon of Muharram on the evening of Monday, June 15, 2026. According to the center, astronomical calculations indicate the possibility of sighting the crescent in many regions across the Islamic world. The moon will set in Kuwait 43.2 minutes after sunset and will be 12 hours and 9 minutes old. The new moon will be born at 5:54 a.m. In Makkah, the moon will set 40.01 minutes after sunset and will be 13 hours and 2 minutes old. Based on these calculations, the center confirmed that Tuesday, June 16 will be the first day of Muharram 1448 AH astronomically in Kuwait and most Islamic countries. It stressed that the official announcement of the start of the month is the responsibility of the relevant religious authorities in each country.