Lisbon: The State of Kuwait Embassy in Portugal has issued a warning to Kuwaiti nationals residing in the country, advising them to exercise caution due to an ongoing heatwave and its potential consequences, such as the outbreak of fires. The embassy has emphasized the importance of following instructions from Portuguese authorities and has provided a contact number, 351916666645+, for Kuwaiti citizens to reach the embassy round the clock for assistance or clarification.
According to Kuwait News Agency, authorities in Portugal have alerted the public about the risk of fires in the northern and central regions of the country. The heatwave is expected to persist until next Wednesday, with temperatures reaching as high as 44 degrees Celsius in certain areas. In response to the severe weather conditions, Portuguese authorities have taken precautionary measures, including evacuating residents from affected villages and towns and closing certain mountainous roads to ensure public safety.