Kuwait: Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said the fire occurred in one of the components of the power and water desalination plant.
In a statement, the ministry said the incident required precautionary operational measures, including disconnecting several generating units to ensure the safety of the plant and its workers while maintaining the stability of the electrical grid.
The ministry confirmed that all operational and emergency plans were activated immediately after the incident.
Read More
- Kuwait Airways reschedules flights after airspace closure
- Venezuela earthquake toll crosses 5,000 as thousands remain homeless
- Iran’s IRGC warns host nations after claims of strikes on US bases in Kuwait
- Andy Burnham elected UK Labour Leader, set to become Prime Minister
- India adopts indigenous hydrogen fuel cell technology to power greener rail network: MoR
It added that the measures helped ensure the continuity and stability of both the electricity and water networks, while limiting any potential impact on services.
Technical and operational monitoring is continuing around the clock, the ministry said.
