Kuwait Faces Blackouts Amid Scorching Heat

Oil-rich Kuwait experienced rolling blackouts in residential areas due to a fuel supply disruption affecting power and desalination plants. The high temperature reached 43 degrees Celsius (109 Fahrenheit), with forecasters warning it could feel like 53 degrees Celsius (127 Fahrenheit) amid poor air quality.

Tiny, oil-rich Kuwait faced rolling blackouts on Sunday, affecting several residential neighborhoods despite the sweltering summer heat.

The state-run KUNA news agency reported that the blackouts were due to a 'fuel supply disruption,' which also impacted desalination plants and some power stations.

Temperatures soared to 43 degrees Celsius (109 Fahrenheit), with weather forecasts indicating it could feel like a blistering 53 degrees Celsius (127 Fahrenheit) due to poor air quality.

(With inputs from agencies.)