Here in Kuwait, the month of April is usually the onset of unstable weather conditions known as "sarayat". It is characterized by sudden changes in the weather day by day--from sunny to rainy, dusty to thunderstorms, and even with hailstorms at times.
That massive sandstorm that hit Kuwait two weeks ago may have served as a prelude..and today must be the official start of the season..
The day started normal though there were already traces of dusts in the atmosphere as early as Saturday. Gradually, the day became darker and by around 10 am, thick dusts have already covered the skies. We're already expecting that construction work on our site will be suspended because of the conditions. We (me and my colleagues) were having lunch at The Avenues when they informed us that work at the project offices as well is being called off for the rest of the day. It marks the first time, at least since I joined, that office work has been cancelled because of the weather.
Here are some photos I took on my way home:
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| Workers at The Avenues Phase III construction site wait for their buses as work has been cancelled because of the sandstorm |
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| Workers walk to their assembly area as work has been cancelled for the day |
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| Workers wearing dust masks wait for their ride home. Work has been cancelled for the day because of the sandstorm. |
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