Thunderstorms expected across parts of Saudi Arabia through Tuesday
Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast for several regions in Saudi Arabia from Friday to Tuesday.
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AIThe General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise caution and remain in safe areas, advising people to avoid valleys and flood-prone zones and not to swim in them, due to forecasts of thunderstorms in parts of the Kingdom from Friday through next Tuesday.
The directorate stated that the Makkah region will experience moderate to heavy rainfall, which may cause flash floods and hail, along with strong downdraft winds raising dust and sand. This weather will affect Taif, Maysan, Adham, and Al-Ardiyat, while lighter to moderate rain is expected in Turbah, Al-Muwaih, Al-Khurmah, Ranyah, Al-Laith, and Al-Qunfudhah.
Similarly, the Riyadh region is expected to see light to moderate rainfall, which could also lead to flash floods and hail, accompanied by strong winds stirring dust and sand. This will include the areas of As Sulayyil and Wadi Al-Dawasir.
The directorate also indicated that the regions of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Najran will see moderate to heavy rainfall, while Medina and the Eastern Province will experience light to moderate rain.
The Civil Defense stressed the importance of following official instructions announced through various media and social media platforms to ensure public safety.