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Temperature to rise as Muqaddam star emerges: QMD 

Published: 02 Apr 2024 - 11:49 pm | Last Updated: 03 Apr 2024 - 11:29 pm
File photo used for representation only. Photo credit: Salim Matramkot/ The Peninsula

File photo used for representation only. Photo credit: Salim Matramkot/ The Peninsula

Khalid Elsawi | The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: Wednesday marks the first night of the Muqaddam star, also known as the second Hameem. Temperature in Qatar is expected to rise during this period, as announced by the Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD).

The star’s rise lasts for 13 days, and during that time, northwestern winds are expected to increase, and sudden changes in weather will occur.

Cumulus clouds also form during this period, and can be occassionally accompanied by thunder and rain, as well as sandstorms.