Hamd Valley links northern Madinah to Red Sea over 400 km

Hamd Valley extends from the north of Madinah to the Red Sea, where it empties between the governorates of Al-Wajh and Umluj, covering a distance of approximately 400 kilometers. It is considered one of the most significant seasonal watercourses in western Saudi Arabia.

The valley runs through the Madinah and Tabuk regions, heading northwest before turning west toward the coast, according to the Saudi Arabia Encyclopedia published by the King Abdulaziz Public Library.

Hamd Valley connects the interior regions to the Red Sea and is fed by several main tributaries, including Al-Aqiq Valley, Al-Jazl Valley, Khaybar Valley, and Al-Ays Valley.

During the rainy season, water from these tributaries gathers in Hamd Valley, forming a network of streams that flow all the way to the western coast.