15/07/2026
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15/07/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, July 15: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced that two subfeeders in two main substations went out of service due to a technical malfunction, resulting in power outage in Hawally (G) and Al-Siddiq (D). Emergency teams rushed to the site to carry out repair works and restored power. Meanwhile, the ministry sent notifications through the Sahel application, urging the public to conserve electricity and water, indicating that “the country is experiencing high temperatures and increased electricity demand.” It stressed that conserving electricity will stabilize the electrical system and ensure the continuity of service for everyone.
It recommended setting air conditioners to 24 degrees Celsius or higher in unused rooms, turning off lights and unused appliances, and avoiding the use of high-consumption devices during peak hours from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Furthermore, the ministry obtained approval from the State Audit Bureau (SAB) to sign a contract for the supply, installation, and operation of a battery and charger testing laboratory and workshop at a cost of KD1.994 million. The project aims to establish and equip a specialized laboratory and workshop for testing batteries and circuit breakers, thereby, raising the efficiency of testing operations and improving the reliability and operational safety of electrical equipment and systems. It also supports preventative maintenance plans, reduces downtime, and improves service quality.
On Wednesday, the Meteorological Department forecast extremely hot weather across Kuwait, with temperatures expected to reach 50 degrees Celsius during the day. The weather is expected to be accompanied by moderate to strong northwesterly winds, reaching speeds of 20 to 60 km/h at times, causing dust in some areas. At night, temperatures will remain hot, with dust gradually settling and northwesterly winds continuing at light to moderate speeds of 12 to 35 km/h. The minimum expected temperature is 34 degrees Celsius.
By Mohammad Ghanem Al-Seyassah/ Arab Times Staff
