The seasonal ban on outdoor work during midday hours officially ended at the beginning of September, but Kuwait’s extreme summer heat continues, with temperatures forecast to climb to 47 degrees Celsius this week.

The Meteorological Department expects the maximum temperature to reach 44°C today, Monday, at Kuwait International Airport, rising to 45°C on Tuesday and reaching 47°C on Wednesday and Thursday. Weather conditions during the period are expected to remain “very hot.”

The forecast highlights a gap between the fixed calendar date for ending the midday outdoor-work restriction and the persistence of the extreme weather conditions that prompted the measure.

The annual restriction is intended to protect workers from the health risks associated with prolonged exposure to intense heat during the hottest part of the day. However, the latest forecasts indicate that high temperatures can continue well beyond the formal end of the seasonal restriction.

With temperatures approaching the upper 40s, outdoor workers remain exposed to demanding conditions even after the official ban has ended, placing renewed attention on workplace safety measures and employers’ responsibility to protect workers from heat-related risks.

The continued heat also underscores the importance of monitoring weather conditions alongside fixed seasonal dates, particularly during periods when temperatures remain exceptionally high.