Saudi Arabia issues red alerts as heavy rain, flash floods threaten several regions
Dubai: Saudi Arabia issued red weather alerts for heavy rain on Thursday as thunderstorms, flash floods, hail and strong winds were forecast across several regions, while temperatures were expected to reach 47°C in parts of the Kingdom, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). In its daily forecast, the NCM said moderate to heavy thunderstorms were expected over parts of Jazan,…
Saudi Arabia has issued red weather alerts for Thursday due to forecasted heavy rain, thunderstorms, flash floods, hail, and strong winds across multiple regions, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). Temperatures in some parts of the Kingdom are expected to peak at 47°C, with Medina anticipated to be the hottest at that temperature, followed by Dammam at 46°C and Riyadh and Buraidah at 45°C.
The NCM predicts moderate to heavy thunderstorms will affect parts of Jazan, Asir, Al Baha, Mecca, and Medina, which could lead to flash flooding, hail, and gusty winds stirring up dust and sand. Red alerts for heavy rain have been issued for Taif, Al Kamil, Adham, and surrounding areas in the Mecca region. An orange alert for moderate rain is in place for Al Ais, Al Mahd, Badr, and surrounding areas in the Madinah region.
Yellow alerts for light rain and blowing dust cover Rabigh, Jeddah, Al Khurmah, and nearby areas in the Mecca region.
The NCM warns that rain-bearing thunderclouds, accompanied by active winds, could develop over parts of the Northern Borders, Jazan, and southern areas of the Eastern Province and Riyadh region. Overnight and early morning coastal fog in eastern Saudi Arabia may reduce visibility. Despite the unstable weather, high temperatures will persist across most of the country.
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