Civil Defense warns of flash floods, urges safety during heavy rain
Saudi Civil Defense has warned residents to avoid low-lying areas and wadis during heavy rain, stressing the dangers of flash floods and rising water levels.
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AIThe General Directorate of Civil Defense has warned of the dangers posed by flash floods and flowing water during heavy rainfall, urging citizens and residents to avoid low-lying areas, water pools, and wadis, and to never attempt to cross or approach them regardless of water levels.
The directorate emphasized that rising water levels and flash floods in low-lying areas pose a direct threat to lives, and stressed the importance of adhering to announced safety instructions and guidelines to protect lives and property.
In a post on the X platform, the directorate also highlighted the need for caution during rainfall, advising people to completely avoid water accumulation sites and wadis, and to follow alerts issued by relevant authorities through official channels.
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