Abu Arish municipality urges caution as heavy rain forecast for Jazan

Abu Arish municipality has called on all residents to exercise caution and vigilance as moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the governorate. The municipality stressed the importance of adhering to safety instructions and guidelines to protect lives and property.

In its awareness messages, the municipality outlined several precautions to follow during rain and thunderstorms, including monitoring alerts and warnings from relevant authorities, preventing children from playing in areas where water accumulates, and staying away from electrical sources such as light poles and electrical cabinets.

The municipality also emphasized the need to avoid passing through or sitting in flood channels and valleys, and not to risk crossing water pools or areas affected by flowing floods.

Meanwhile, forecasts from the National Center for Meteorology indicate moderate to heavy rainfall across the Jazan region, with the heaviest rain expected on Wednesday and Thursday. The rainfall is expected from Tuesday to Saturday, November 10 to 14, 2026, affecting Jazan, Farasan, Al-Darb, Baish, Sabya, Dhamad, Abu Arish, Ahad Al-Masarha, Samtah, Al-Tuwal, Al-Rayth, Harub, Al-Daer, Al-Aydabi, Fayfa, Al-Aridhah, and Al-Harth.

The Civil Defense also urged everyone to remain cautious, follow its preventive instructions, avoid flood channels and water accumulation areas, and not to risk crossing valleys during floods to ensure public safety.

The municipality highlighted the importance of community cooperation and reporting water accumulations through designated channels to enable a swift response and reduce risks. Residents are urged to monitor official alerts and comply with preventive guidelines.

The municipality concluded its message by reaffirming that community cooperation is its goal and public safety is its priority, praying that the rainfall will be beneficial and that everyone remains safe.