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Why is it suddenly so cold in Qatar? Here is all you need to know about ‘Bard Al Azariq’

You may want to keep your winter closet prepared and put your summer clothes aside for a few more days. The winter season in Doha is only expected to get…

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‘Forever chemicals’ make rainwater unsafe to drink across the globe

‘Forever chemicals’ may be linked to fertility issues, an increased risk of cancer, and developmental delays in children. Rainwater, almost everywhere on Earth, contains dangerous levels of ‘forever chemicals’ that mean…

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News

Qatar’s amir sends condolences to Iran amid week-long fatal flooding

The Gulf region has been hit with heavy rainfall this week. Qatar’s amir has sent his condolences to Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi on Saturday after week-long deadly flooding left dozens…

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Culture

What is ‘Istisqaa Prayer’ and why has the amir called for it?

The prayer is performed to request rainfall from God, in accordance with Islamic traditions that date back to the Prophet Muhammad. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has called…

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News

Qatar’s amir condoles Biden as Tennessee flood toll rises

Record-breaking rainfall has caused flash floods to surge through the US state, killing 22 people and leaving dozens missing. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has sent a…

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Qatar’s mosques perform nationwide Istiqsa ‘rain-seeking’ prayer

After weeks into a rain season with no rain, thousands gathered around mosques in Qatar to participate in the Istisqa prayer – a tradition of the Prophet Muhammad to seek…

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News

Scattered rain expected in Qatar this week

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Omar Chatriwala / Doha News Light rainfall is expected to continue sprinkling over Doha during the next few days, local forecasters have said. The announcement…

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News

It rained a lot more than usual in Qatar this year

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Abdulla Almesleh/Flickr If the start of 2017 felt unusually rainy, that’s because it was. The first quarter of this year saw the highest number…

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News

It’s going to be rainy in Qatar until tomorrow morning

According to the MET, the rain will likely be most intense through this afternoon. But the low pressure system affecting Qatar will stick around until early Monday.

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