'Bard Al Agoz' Causes Sudden Drop In Qatar Temperatures

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) has stated that 'Bard Al Agoz' brings the last cold waves of the winter season to the country, causing a sudden drop in temperatures.

A local term used to describe the last cold spell at the end of winter, Bard Al Agoz refers to a sharp decline in temperatures after they have noticeably risen, often leading people to believe that winter has ended and warmer weather has begun.

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The QMD said the phenomenon usually occurs in late February through the first week of March.

The department added that this term originates from a traditional tale about an elderly woman who sheared her sheep early, believing that winter had ended. However, the cold northern winds returned, and the sheep died.

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