Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms persist across most regions until Friday
Saudi Civil Defense has called on residents to exercise caution as thunderstorms continue across much of the Kingdom through Friday.
Key Takeaways
AIThe General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged citizens and residents to exercise caution as thunderstorms are expected to continue across most regions of the Kingdom until next Friday.
The directorate emphasized the importance of staying in safe places, avoiding flood-prone areas and valleys, and refraining from swimming in them. It also stressed the need to follow instructions issued through media and social media channels.
Expected impacts across the Kingdom
The National Center for Meteorology stated that the Makkah region will experience moderate to heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash floods and hail, accompanied by downdraft winds causing dust and sandstorms. The affected areas include the Holy Capital, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Bahrah, Taif, Maysan, Adham, and Al-Ardiyat, while light to moderate rain is expected in Al-Laith and Al-Qunfudhah.
Similarly, the center indicated that Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Madinah regions will also see moderate to heavy rain, potentially causing flash floods, hail, and strong winds with dust and sand. Light to moderate rainfall is also expected in Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, and the Northern Borders regions.