Civil Defense declares end of danger in Riyadh, urges continued caution
Saudi Civil Defense says threat to Riyadh has passed but urges residents to keep following safety instructions and avoid gatherings or filming.
The Saudi Civil Defense has announced that the threat to Riyadh has passed. However, Ajel English reports that authorities are urging residents to continue following safety instructions and to avoid gatherings or filming.
The General Directorate of Civil Defense has advised the public to stay in safe places and exercise caution as thunderstorms are forecast to continue across most regions of the Kingdom through Wednesday. According to the Saudi Gazette, people are urged to stay away from valleys and flood-prone areas and to refrain from swimming in them.
The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) predicts moderate to heavy rain in the Makkah, Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions, which may result in flash floods, hail, and dust-stirring downdrafts. Light to moderate rain is expected in Madinah, Hail, Al-Jouf, and the Northern Borders regions. The NCM also issued a warning for moderate rainfall over Makkah and the Al-Jumum governorate, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, and near-zero visibility. These weather conditions are expected to persist until 9:00 p.m.
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