Houthi strikes on Saudi oil hubs and utilities wound 73 in major escalation
Houthi rebels struck several Saudi Arabian oil facilities and public utilities, injuring 73 people, the Associated Press reported on Sept. 8.
The General Directorate of Civil Defense has cautioned the public to exercise caution as thunderstorms are forecasted to hit various regions of Saudi Arabia from Wednesday to Monday. The Civil Defense advised residents to seek shelter, avoid valleys, flood-prone areas, and swimming in floodwaters. The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in the Makkah region, which could lead to flooding and hail, along with dust and sand-raising downdrafts.
Similar weather patterns are expected in Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al-Ardiyat, Makkah, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Bahrah, Allith, and Qunfudhah, where light to moderate rainfall is anticipated. Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha are also set to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, potentially causing flooding and hail, accompanied by dust- and sand-raising downdrafts. Light to moderate rainfall is also forecasted for the Madinah and Najran regions.
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