Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms continue to hit several regions through Sunday
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged people to exercise caution amid forecasts of thunderstorms continuing hitting several regions of Saudi Arabia through next Tuesday. It called on the public to remain in safe places, stay away from flood-prone areas and valleys, avoid swimming in them, and follow instructions from the concerned authorities.The National Center for Meteorology…
The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Riyadh has warned residents to be cautious as thunderstorms are expected to continue hitting several regions of Saudi Arabia through next Tuesday. The public is advised to remain in safe locations, avoid flood-prone areas and valleys, refrain from swimming in them, and follow the guidelines provided by concerned authorities.
The National Center for Meteorology has reported that the Makkah region will experience moderate to heavy rainfall, resulting in flash floods, hail, and strong downdraft winds that could stir up dust and sand, particularly impacting Taif, Maysan, Adham, and Al-Ardiyat. Additionally, light to moderate rainfall is anticipated in Makkah, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, and Bahra.
The meteorological center also predicts that the Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions will face moderate to heavy rainfall, which could lead to flash floods, hail, and dust/sand storms, while Madinah and Najran areas are forecasted to receive light to moderate rainfall.
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