KUWAIT, Aug 31 (Kuwait Times): Kuwaiti meteorologist Issa Ramadan on Monday predicted that the recently high humidity levels would fall this week in desert areas and outlying urban districts, only remaining high in coastal areas during the evenings due to sea breezes. Ramadan further forecast that nighttime temperatures would see a significant drop.

The prominent meteorologist said that dry westerly breezes from the inland desert areas would bring humidity levels in coastal areas down during the early mornings, as well as bringing cooler daytime temperatures and making the outdoor temperatures at night more pleasant. He predicted that relatively high temperatures and sunny days will continue for the foreseeable future, with the maximum temperature ranging between 43 and 48 degrees Celsius, with relative humidity between 10-60 percent.

Ramadan said that the relatively high humidity levels, which lasted for several days, led to many people complaining of exhaustion and tiredness during the Holy month of Ramadan, despite the low maximum temperatures to 41 degrees Celsius.

He also forecast that the 'Sohail' season, marked by hot daytime and cool nighttime temperatures with northwesterly winds, would continue until around Sept 19, when the 'Asfari' season, known for the significant difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures, begins. This season is known for an increased incidence of allergies and breathing complaints such as asthma due to this disparity between daytime and nighttime temperatures.

September is an autumnal month in Kuwait, during which birds migrate from the northern hemisphere in North Asia to locations in Africa, India and Pakistan to escape the coming harsh winter weather and in search of water and food.
The eminent Kuwaiti meteorologist predicted that September will see windy, dusty weather as the seasons change, along with more cloud cover, primarily of the cumulus variety. He also forecast that the seasonal thunderstorms in Iraq would see strong winds and sandstorms in neighboring countries, including Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.