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QATAR | Blaze
Fire destroys warehouse
A major fire yesterday destroyed a warehouse in the Sailiyah area, which has witnessed a number of blazes in the recent months. Plumes of thick black smoke could be seen from a long distance. The fire was put out by a number of fire tenders which were rushed to the scene by the Civil Defence Department. There were no reports of injuries. Yesterday’s fire happened less than 48 hours of a blaze that engulfed a hypermarket in Muaither, attributed to a short-circuit in the air-conditioning system.
QATAR | Weather
Thundery rain is expected
Thundery rain, strong wind and a drop in temperature are forecast for Qatar today. Though the Met Office had forecast thundery rain this week since Tuesday at some places in the country, only brief drizzles had been received. The maximum temperature across Qatar is forecast to be within 33 to 36C today, compared to 36- 43C yesterday. The minimum temperature is forecast in the range of 28 to 30C.
QATAR | Crash
Expatriate dies in road accident
A Pakistani expatriate was killed when his vehicle, on its way from the Industrial Area to Mesaieed, turned over on its side on Thursday evening. He was working with a company in Mesaieed. Unconfirmed reports said a co-passenger sustained injuries in the accident.
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