Civil Defense warns of thunderstorms across parts of Saudi Arabia from Saturday
Saudi Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in several regions from Saturday through next Wednesday.
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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 are expected to continue in parts of the Kingdom from Saturday until next Wednesday.
In a statement on its X platform account, the directorate said the Makkah region will be affected by moderate to heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash floods, hail, and strong downdraft winds causing dust and sandstorms. The affected areas include Taif, Maysan, Adham, and Al-Ardiyat, while lighter to moderate rain is expected in Turbah, Al-Muwaih, Al-Khurmah, and Rania.
The Riyadh region is also forecast to see light to moderate rain, which could result in flooding, hail, and strong winds stirring dust and sand, particularly in Wadi Al-Dawasir and As Sulayyil.
The directorate added that the regions of Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha will experience moderate to heavy rain, with risks of flash floods, hail, and strong winds causing dust and sand, while the Eastern Province and Najran are expected to see light to moderate rainfall.
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