This Is Not the First Time It Snows in Kuwait
It also snowed in Kuwait in 2016 (Twitter)
The Claim
It snowed in Kuwait, for the first time in history.
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Social media users recently shared a claim alleging that it snowed in Kuwait for the first time in history.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be misleading. This is not the first time it snows in Kuwait.
Misbar’s team found out that it also snowed in Kuwait in 2016.
In 2016, Middle East Eye published an article reporting Kuwaitis’ surprise when it snowed.
Other media outlets also reported the incident, as can be seen below.
Did It Recently Snow in Kuwait?
It is still unconfirmed whether it recently snowed in Kuwait or not. According to the local media outlet Kuwait Times, a viral video shows hail-covered roads, which gave the illusion that the road was covered in snow.
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Misbar’s Classification
Misleading
