Severe heatwave to bring temperatures up to 50°C in Eastern Province

The National Center for Meteorology on Wednesday issued a warning of an intense heatwave affecting the Eastern Province, with temperatures expected to range between 49 and 50 degrees Celsius.

The center said the heatwave will impact the cities of Dammam and Dhahran, as well as the governorates of Khafji, Nairiyah, Qaryat Al Ulya, Jubail, Ras Tanura, Qatif, Khobar, Buqayq, Al Udayd, Dhabaalutin, Al Ahsa, and surrounding villages and centers.

The center noted that the extreme weather is expected to persist until 5 p.m., God willing.