Kuwait to enter hotter, dustier phase on June 7

KUWAIT CITY, May 30: Kuwait is set to enter the “Thuraya” season on June 7, a 13-day period traditionally associated with the start of summer and the appearance of the Pleiades star cluster, reports Al- Seyassah daily. According to the Al-Ojeiri Scientific Center, the season is expected to bring a noticeable increase in temperatures, along with heightened activity of the “Bawareh” winds, which are often accompanied by dust and reduced visibility. The center explained that the Pleiades, known locally as “Thuraya,” rises from the eastern horizon during this period and remains visible for longer hours at night until June 19. The cluster consists of a group of closely packed stars that appear as a luminous patch in the sky, including seven prominent stars that hold special signifi- cance in Arab astronomy.

The beginning of Thuraya also marks the onset of “Murabba’aniyat Al-Qaydh,” the peak summer phase characterized by increasingly hot and dry conditions. During this period, temperatures rise sharply across Kuwait and the wider Gulf region, while vegetation begins to dry out and dust waves become more frequent. The center noted that the season coincides with the sun reaching its northernmost positions for both sunrise and sunset. Strong northwesterly winds are expected to prevail, contributing to the spread of dust and sand particles in the atmosphere. With the arrival of Murabba’aniyat Al-Qaydh, daytime temperatures are expected to reach high levels, making it one of the hottest periods of the year. The combination of intense heat, persistent winds and dusty conditions has long made Thuraya a key seasonal indicator in traditional weather observations and astronomical calculations across the region.