EPA confirms Kuwait air quality within safe limits

2026-03-25 - 19:12

Kuwait’s Environment Public Authority confirmed air pollutant levels remain within approved health and environmental standards, with no violations recorded. Spokesperson Sheikha Al-Ibrahim said readings from national monitoring systems, including those of Kuwait Oil Company, show no violations. She made the remarks during a media briefing on recent developments following the Iranian attack on Kuwait. She added the authority began immediate monitoring after reports of a fire at fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport, tracking smoke dispersion through field teams. In coordination with the Meteorology Department, authorities forecast the smoke plume’s trajectory and identified potentially affected areas across Kuwait. She stressed monitoring continues around the clock in coordination with relevant bodies to ensure public safety. Earlier, the Public Authority for Civil Aviation said drones targeted a fuel tank at Kuwait airport, causing a fire. Spokesperson Abdullah Al-Rajhi told KUNA initial reports indicate only material damage with no casualties. – Kuna