Civil Defense warns of thunderstorms and flooding across Saudi Arabia through Wednesday
Saudi Civil Defense urges residents to stay safe as thunderstorms and flooding are expected to continue across most regions until Wednesday.
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AIThe General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged citizens and residents to exercise caution and remain in safe locations as thunderstorms are forecast to persist across most regions of Saudi Arabia until next Wednesday.
In an official statement on its X platform account, Civil Defense advised the public to avoid areas where floods accumulate and valleys, refrain from swimming in them, and follow instructions issued through various media outlets and social media platforms.
According to forecasts from the National Center for Meteorology, the Makkah region is expected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, leading to flash floods and hail, accompanied by strong downdraft winds causing dust and sandstorms. Affected areas include Makkah city, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Bahrah, Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al-Ardiyat, Al-Laith, and Al-Qunfudhah.
The National Center for Meteorology also expects the regions of Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha to be affected by moderate to heavy rain, with potential for flooding, hail, and strong winds raising dust and sand.
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