Civil Defense warns of heavy thunderstorms, flash floods across Kingdom until Wednesday
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise caution as thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected to continue across most regions of the Kingdom until Wednesday.The directorate called on residents to remain in safe locations, avoid valleys and areas prone to flash flooding, and refrain from swimming in floodwaters.It also stressed the…
Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Civil Defense has warned citizens to exercise extreme caution as thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to persist throughout most parts of the Kingdom until Wednesday. The agency urged residents to seek refuge in secure locations, stay away from valleys and regions susceptible to flash floods, and refrain from swimming in floodwaters. It emphasized the critical importance of adhering to official safety guidelines disseminated via media and social media platforms.
Forecasts from the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) predict moderate to heavy rainfall in various regions, including Makkah, Taif, Adham, Maysan, Al-Ardiyat, Makkah city, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Al-Qunfudhah, Al-Lith, Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha. This precipitation could trigger flash floods, hailstorms, and powerful downdraft winds that could stir up dust and sand. Meanwhile, light to moderate rainfall is anticipated in Madinah, Hail, Al-Jouf, the Northern Borders, Tabuk, and the Eastern Province.
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