{
  "id": 10293339,
  "title": "Civil Defense urges caution amid forecast of thunderstorms across most Saudi regions through Friday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/civil-defense-urges-caution-amid-forecast-of-thunderstorms-across",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T20:58:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664920/saudi-arabia/civil-defense-urges-caution-amid-forecast-of-thunderstorms-across-most-saudi-regions-through-friday"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Saudi Arabia has issued a warning to the public, urging everyone to exercise caution due to expected thunderstorms across most regions through next Friday. This call for caution is designed to protect lives and property from potential flash floods and other hazards associated with the severe weather forecast.\n\nThe National Meteorology Center (NMC) has predicted that the Makkah region will face moderate to heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding and hail. Additional hazards include dust storms, which could affect the holy city of Makkah, along with other areas such as Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Bahrah, Taif, Maysan, Adham, and Al-Ardiyat. Light to moderate rainfall is anticipated in Allith and Qunfudhah.\n\nThe meteorological forecast extends beyond Makkah to include Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Madinah, where similar conditions of moderate to heavy rainfall, flash floods, hail, and dust storms are predicted. Light to moderate rainfall is also expected in the Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, and Northern Borders regions.\n\nThe Civil Defense Directorate has emphasized that the public should seek refuge in safe locations, avoid areas prone to flash flooding and valleys, refrain from swimming in potentially hazardous waters, and strictly follow the instructions provided through various media channels and social media platforms. This safety advisory is crucial in mitigating risks and ensuring public safety during this period of intense weather activity.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise caution amid forecasts of thunderstorms continuing hitting most regions of Saudi Arabia through next Friday. The directorate called on the people to remain in safe locations, avoid areas vulnerable to flash floods and valleys, refrain from swimming in such areas, and strictly adhere to instructions issued through…",
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        "title": "Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms persist across most regions until Friday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/civil-defense-urges-caution-as-thunderstorms-persist-across-most",
        "published": "2026-09-27T19:24:16.000Z"
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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."
}