Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms continue across Saudi Arabia
Saudi Civil Defense has called on the public to stay safe and avoid flood-prone areas as thunderstorms persist in much of the Kingdom.
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AIThe General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise caution, remain in safe locations, avoid areas where floods and valleys may form, refrain from swimming in them, and follow instructions issued through various media and social media platforms. The warning comes as thunderstorms continue to affect most regions of the Kingdom through next Monday.
The National Center for Meteorology has indicated that the Makkah region will experience moderate to heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash floods, hail, and strong downward winds causing dust and sandstorms. The affected areas include the Holy Capital, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Bahrah, Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al-Ardiyat, and lighter to moderate rain is expected in Jeddah, Khulais, Rabigh, Al-Laith, Al-Qunfudhah, Rania, Turbah, Al-Khurmah, and Al-Muwaih.
The center also noted that the regions of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Madinah, Hail, and Qassim will see moderate to heavy rainfall, which may cause flooding, hail, and strong winds stirring dust and sand. Lighter to moderate rain is also expected in the Eastern Province, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, and the Northern Borders region.