Navigation suspended at all Kuwaiti ports due to bad weather

KUWAIT, Aug 13 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait Ports Authority on Monday halted maritime navigation at Shuaiba, Shuwaikh, and Doha ports owing to dusty weather conditions in the country.
Maritime operations at the three ports have stopped since 11am today based on field statements from naval operation, said the authority in a statement to KUNA.
According to the meteorological department, the country is affected by active northwesterly winds with speeds exceeding 60 km/h, causing visibility to drop under 1,000 m in some areas. (end) aam.haq