NCM issues red alerts as heavy rain forecast to continue through next week
JEDDAH — Red alerts for heavy rain and flash floods have been issued for parts of Asir on Tuesday, as the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts rainfall could continue across affected areas through the end of next week. Red alerts for heavy rain cover Al-Namas, Al-Majardah and Rijal Almaa in Asir. The NCM also said moderate to heavy thunderstorms that could lead to flash floods,…
JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued red alerts for heavy rain and flash floods in parts of Asir, with the possibility of continued rainfall through the end of next week. Red alerts cover Al-Namas, Al-Majardah, and Rijal Almaa. Moderate to heavy thunderstorms are expected to cause flash floods, hail, and strong winds across Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah.
Orange alerts for moderate rain are in place for Al-Ardiyat in Makkah, and yellow alerts for light rain are issued for Al-Birk in Asir and Farasan in Jazan. Light to moderate rain is forecast for Najran, while parts of the Eastern Province are under orange dust alerts and a yellow heat wave alert. Temperatures are expected to soar to 44°C in Riyadh, 43°C in Madinah, 44°C in Dammam, and 43°C in Makkah.
The NCM's extended outlook predicts intensified rainfall in Jazan and Asir on Wednesday, with moderate to heavy rain expected in specific locations over the following days.
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