STORY: Kuwait experiences extreme heat as temperature exceeds 50 degrees Celsius
SHOOTING TIME: July 10-11, 2024
DATELINE: July 12, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:04
LOCATION: Kuwait City
CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT

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1. various of a man using water to cool himself down during hot weather
2. various of people working during hot weather
3. various of water sprinklers and fans at Mubarakiya Market of Kuwait City
4. various of people working during hot weather

STORYLINE:

Kuwait was hit by a heatwave on Thursday as the highest temperature exceeded 50 degrees Celsius, according to the Kuwait Meteorological Department.
   
Data released by the department indicated that the highest temperature in Kuwait on Thursday reached 51 degrees Celsius, approaching the country's historical record of 53.5 degrees Celsius.
   
Government experts have advised citizens to reduce outdoor activities, particularly during high-temperature periods in the midday and afternoon, avoid direct sunlight, ensure adequate hydration by drinking enough water, and be aware of the dangers of heatstroke and related illnesses.
   
Previously, construction sites and other industries requiring outdoor work already suspended daytime operations. The government urged residents to conserve electricity to avert power grid overloads, which could lead to blackouts caused by heightened electricity usage.
   
Situated in the Gulf region of the Middle East, Kuwait has a tropical desert climate characterized by intense heat and minimal summer rainfall.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City.
(XHTV)