Levels of normal methane (n-CH
$_4$
) and carbon monoxide (CO) have been
increasing in the atmosphere for the past three decades. In this communication,
two urban areas in the state of Kuwait (Fahaheel and Al-Riqa) were monitored
for a two-year period (2004-2005). Concentration rose plotting was used to
determine the major air pollution sources around both areas. A filtration
procedure on the data secured was carried out. It was noticed that certain
meteorological parameters, mainly wind speed had a significant influence on the
shape and pattern of the concentration rose altering its shape and gas
dispensing behaviour. A Chemical Mass Balance (CMB) model around the two
receptor points of the areas under investigation was established to determine
the major air pollution sources contributing to the ambient air load of both
areas. It was determined based on chemical fingerprints of the sources that
Kuwait's three refineries belt contributed 70% on Fahaheel, while
70% was associated with Fahaheel highway in the case of Al-Riqa.
