High Temperatures And Less Annual Rainfall Threaten Kuwait With Drought

The State Audit Bureau reported that the "National Committee for Preparedness and Response to the Effects of Climate Change and Environmental Disasters on Health" hasn't yet activated its work. As a result of the lack of qualification of the competent authorities to handle climate phenomena, the implementation of measures outlined in the national adaptation plan to preserve health is slowed down.

The report noted the lack of tangible progress in mitigating the concentration of greenhouse gases within the time frame of the development plan (2015/ 2016 and 2019/2020) as a result of the increase in emissions of these gases and the long period of time involved in the completion of emissions mitigation projects, noting the “lack of coordination between the concerned authorities such as the Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources and the Ministry of Works with the oil sector to take the necessary measures to increase afforestation around highways and oil installations to address the issue of sandstorms, reports a local Arabic daily.

Due to high average temperatures, low annual precipitation, suspension of dust in the atmosphere, and dust storms, drought and food security risks are increased, according to the report. Meteorological Department's strategic plan for 2017-2022 has not been achieved in full, which raises the risk of losing historical climate data, as well as the inability to monitor climate change efficiently.

The report stressed on the importance of coordination between the Meteorological Department and the concerned authorities to take all preventive measures in dealing with the risks of current and future climate changes. The administration needs all the resources and people it needs to develop its systems and keep up with the latest technological advances, as it is the first line of defense to warn of potential dangers.

According to the report, vegetation cover should be expanded by coordinating with the relevant authorities in this regard and by completing afforestation projects and by establishing green belts around residential areas, vital facilities, and highways to reduce the negative effects associated with high temperatures and dust storms.

 

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