Red alerts issued for heavy rain as thunderstorms, flash floods forecast across Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH — Red alerts for heavy rain have been issued for parts of Saudi Arabia on Sunday, as thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods are forecast across several regions, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The NCM's forecasts indicate rainfall of 10–50 mm per hour or more, over affected areas in the southwest. Orange alerts indicate moderate rain of 5–9 mm per hour, while yellow…
Red alerts for intense rain have been issued by Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology (NCM) on Sunday, as thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods are expected across multiple regions. The NCM predicts rainfall rates of 10–50 mm per hour or more in affected areas in the southwest. Moderate rain, 5–9 mm per hour, warranted orange alerts, while yellow alerts indicated light rain of 1–4 mm per hour.
The forecast includes moderate to heavy thunderstorms with hail and strong winds, potentially causing flash floods in Jazan, Asir, Makkah, Madinah, and the Eastern Province. Additionally, active winds will stir up dust and sand over these regions, as well as the Northern Borders Region. Extreme heat is forecasted in parts of the Eastern Province.
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