Weather to take a windy, dusty turn in Qatar this week
After today, the nation is expected to be hit with strong winds all week. Dust-storm like conditions may move in tomorrow, but ease up by Sunday, forecasters have said.
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Humid spell in Qatar to persist until Wednesday, forecasters say
Easterly winds are picking up moisture from the sea as they cross the Gulf, which increases the humidity in the air, one meteorologist has explained.
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Opinion: How to keep your kids entertained in Qatar this summer
Faced with a season of expensive mall visits, an American expat has created a list of 200+ cheap activities to entertain children at home in Qatar this summer.
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Few workers seen outdoors as midday work ban takes effect in Qatar
On the first day of the summer restricted hours schedule, eight out of 10 construction sites visited by Doha News appeared to be observing the ban.
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Qatar MET warns of ‘heat wave’ as temps climb to record-breaking highs
According to the MET, the next few days could see temps rise to 49C, the highest the nation has seen in June in half a century. However, increasing winds are expected to bring the highs down to the low 40Cs by the weekend.
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Local Qatari family stocks outdoor fridge with free cold drinks
A family member said the idea is to help refresh workers who spend hours outdoors in the sweltering summertime. But the plan is to also keep the refrigerator full of beverages and food throughout the year.
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Strong winds forecast in Qatar over next few days, dropping temps
The MET is calling on residents "to take necessary precautions" as visibility drops due to very dusty conditions until Saturday.
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Qatar warns companies about violating midday summer work ban
Two weeks from now, companies in Qatar must ensure their employees do not work outdoors from 11:30am to 3pm - or face closure of up to one month.
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Qatar bakes as temps set to hit 46C
The Qatar Meteorology Department has advised residents to stay inside in the middle of the day, as the temperature is forecast to be four to six degrees higher than normally expected this week.
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