The Qatar Meteorological Department (QMD) has announced that the El Muqaddam stellar period, also known as Al-Hameem Al-Thani (Second Hameem), will begin on April 3, 2025, and last for 13 days.

This period is typically marked by rising temperatures and prevailing northwesterly winds. The QMD also warns of sudden weather shifts, including the formation of cumulus clouds, which may lead to thunderstorms and dust storms.