Dense fog warning issued for Eastern Province, visibility drops below 1 km
Saudi National Center for Meteorology warns of thick fog in Eastern Province, reducing visibility to 1 km or less until 8 a.m. on October 20.
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AIThe National Center for Meteorology on October 20, 2026 (9 Jumada Al-Awwal 1448 AH), issued a warning of dense fog across the Eastern Province, according to the Saudi Press Agency from Dammam.
The fog affects the cities of Dammam and Dhahran, as well as the governorates of Khafji, Nairyah, Jubail, Ras Tanura, Qatif, Khobar, Buqayq, Al-Adeed, Al-Ahsa, Al-Hajr, and the affiliated centers.
The center stated that the fog has reduced horizontal visibility to one kilometer or less on highways and open areas.
The advisory added that, God willing, these conditions are expected to persist until 8 a.m.