Civil Defense warns of thunderstorms and flash floods across Saudi Arabia until Thursday
Saudi Civil Defense urges residents to stay safe as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash floods are forecast for most regions until Thursday.
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AIThe General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise caution, remain in safe locations, avoid valleys and areas where floodwaters collect, refrain from swimming in such areas, and follow instructions issued through various media and social media platforms. The warning comes in response to forecasts from the National Center for Meteorology predicting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across most regions of the Kingdom until next Thursday.
According to the meteorological center, Makkah region will experience moderate to heavy rain that may cause flash floods, hail, and strong downward winds stirring dust and sand. This includes the Holy Capital, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Bahrah, Taif, Maysan, Adham, and Al-Ardiyat, while light to moderate rain is expected in Jeddah, Rabigh, Khulais, Al-Qunfudhah, and Al-Laith.
Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions are also forecast to see moderate to heavy rainfall, leading to flash floods, hail, and strong winds raising dust, while light to moderate rain is expected in Madinah, Hail, and the Northern Borders region.
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