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Qatar to experience drop in temperatures due to northwesterly wind

Published: 31 Dec 2024 - 02:06 pm | Last Updated: 31 Dec 2024 - 02:14 pm
The sun sets over the marina along Al-Wakra corniche south of Qatar's capital Doha on December 25, 2024. (Photo by Karim Jaafar / AFP)

The sun sets over the marina along Al-Wakra corniche south of Qatar's capital Doha on December 25, 2024. (Photo by Karim Jaafar / AFP)

Doha, Qatar: Northwesterly winds are expected to begin today evening, December 31, 2024, which will intensity tomorrow, causing a dip in temperatures, stated the Qatar Meteorology Department. 

"The country will be affected by northwesterly winds starting this evening, which will intensify tomorrow, Wednesday, 1 / 1 / 2025, ranging from fresh to strong in speed," stated the department on its social media as it shared a weather graph of the wind forecast.

It further added that the impact of the winds is expected to continue through the weekend, with the marine warning remaining in effect during this period. 

"A drop in temperatures is expected, accompanied by an increased feeling of cold," said the QMD. 

Meanwhile in another update, it shared that the Abu Samra station recorded the lowest temperature for the day at 14°C while the capital Doha recorded 19°C.