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  "id": 10182644,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia faces heavy thunderstorms, flash-flood risk and red fog alert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/saudi-arabia-faces-heavy-thunderstorms-flash-flood-risk-and-red-fog",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T09:08:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-faces-heavy-thunderstorms-flash-flood-risk-and-red-fog-alert-1.500689430"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Saudi Arabia is bracing for heavy thunderstorms, flash-flood risks, and dense fog alerts across various regions on Sunday, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The most severe conditions are expected in Jazan, Asir, and Al Baha, where moderate to heavy thunderstorms could lead to flash floods, hail, and strong winds. Additionally, a red alert has been issued for dense fog in parts of the Eastern Province, including Al Ahsa, Al Khobar, Dammam, Qatif, Buqayq, and Ras Tanura, with visibility expected to drop to 1km or less during early morning hours. Temperatures across the country are forecast to remain high, with Riyadh, Medina, Dammam, and Buraidah reaching 42°C, while Mecca, Hail, Al Qassim, and the Northern Borders are expected to reach 39°C.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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