NCM issues red alert for heavy rain, flash floods in Jazan’s Abu Arish
RIYADH — The Saudi Civil Defense urged residents in Jazan to take precautions after the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) issued a red alert for heavy rainfall and flash floods on Thursday. According to the NCM, the alert covers the entire Abu Arish Governorate in the Jazan Region and is in effect from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13. According to the NCM, the heavy rainfall is…
The Saudi Civil Defense has issued a red alert for heavy rain and flash floods in Jazan’s Abu Arish, following a warning from the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The alert, which is in effect from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, covers the entire Abu Arish Governorate within the Jazan Region. The NCM predicts the rainfall to be accompanied by high-speed winds, near-zero visibility, hail, flash floods, and thunderstorms.
The Civil Defense has urged residents to take precautions, follow official instructions, avoid areas with accumulating water, and stay clear of valleys and flood channels.
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