New round of rainfall to hit all 13 regions from Tuesday, forecasters warn of floods
Saudi Arabia’s meteorology center warns of heavy rain and possible flooding across all 13 regions and coastal areas from Tuesday through Saturday.
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AIHussain Al-Qahtani, spokesperson for the National Center for Meteorology, announced that a new round of rainfall of varying intensity will begin on Tuesday and continue through Saturday. The rain is expected to affect all 13 regions of the Kingdom and their coastal areas, with heavy downpours likely in most regions, particularly Riyadh, Hail, Madinah, Makkah, and their coastal areas.
Speaking on the 'Ya Hala' program on Rotana Khalijia, Al-Qahtani noted that November’s rainfall has been above average. He added that the upcoming weather system will cover a wide area of the Kingdom, with rainfall intensity differing from one region to another.
The spokesperson for the National Center for Meteorology warned of the dangers of flash floods accompanying heavy rain, urging the public to follow weather alerts issued by the center.
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He also explained that authorities advise people to avoid valleys and flood-prone areas, and to choose safe locations and times for social events to minimize risks associated with the weather conditions.