Big news has come out regarding security in Kuwait City. Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy (MEW) has confirmed that falling drone debris has caused damage to the electricity network in the southern part of the country. The incident occurred when Kuwait’s military shot down the aerial threat, following which its debris fell down. Keeping in view the security, alert is on in the entire country and repair work is going on at a fast pace.
How much was the power supply affected?
The biggest question in people’s minds is regarding power cuts. Ministry spokesperson Engg. Fatima Hayat reported that two overhead transmission lines were temporarily out of service due to falling debris. However, the ministry took immediate action and shifted the electricity load to other lines. According to officials, this has not caused any major blackout and the production of electricity and water is completely under control. Minor disruption was observed at some places on March 1, but now the system is working normally.
What is the advice of the army and the government regarding security?
Kuwaiti Armed Forces It has been told that the army is on high alert and any missile or drone in the sky is being neutralized. Ministry of Interior has appealed to citizens and residents not to pay attention to rumors and only rely on official news. Apart from this, the embassies of America and other countries have also advised their citizens living in Kuwait to stay indoors for safety.