Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Gharib, Director of Public Relations at the Kuwait Fire Force, told that fire stations across the country responded to 15 emergency reports during the recent storm, which included accidents, fires, and rescue requests.
Among the incidents reported were a warehouse fire, a wood fire, a house fire, a container fire, an elevator malfunction, and a boat malfunction.
Brigadier Al-Gharib confirmed that all fire stations across Kuwait’s six governorates had been placed on high alert, ready to respond swiftly to any incidents reported through the Ministry of Interior’s operations center.
He also noted that, immediately following the onset of the storm, the public was urged to exercise caution and to contact emergency services without hesitation if needed.Stay updated on Kuwait’s latest news and job openings by following our WhatsApp channel!https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCkXo25q08jnKrRwo27
In parallel, the Ministry of Interior issued an awareness advisory for drivers, urging them not to misuse hazard lights, to follow official weather updates, refrain from using mobile phones, keep windows closed, activate air recirculation, maintain a safe driving distance, avoid areas with sand accumulation, and reduce speed in low-visibility conditions. In cases of zero visibility, drivers were advised to pull over to the side of the road.
The storm caused structural damage in some areas, including the collapse of a limestone wall at a private residence, which damaged an awning and a vehicle. Social media users also shared a video showing a mobile taxi heavily damaged by falling bricks.
