{
  "id": 12204960,
  "title": "Civil Defense warns of continuing thunderstorms across most Saudi regions through Saturday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/civil-defense-warns-of-continuing-thunderstorms-across-most-saudi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T16:56:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665148/saudi-arabia/civil-defense-warns-of-continuing-thunderstorms-across-most-saudi-regions-through-saturday"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The General Directorate of Civil Defense has warned the public to take precautions as thunderstorms are expected to persist across most regions of Saudi Arabia until next Saturday. The authorities have advised residents to stay in secure locations, avoid areas prone to flash floods and valleys, refrain from swimming in such locations, and adhere to instructions disseminated through various media channels and social media platforms.\n\nAccording to the National Meteorology Center (NCM), the Makkah region is set to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash floods, hail, and dust storms. The areas likely to be affected in Makkah include the holy city itself, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Bahrah, Taif, Maysan, Adham, and Al-Ardiyat. In Allith and Qunfudhah, light to moderate rainfall is anticipated.\n\nThe NCM also noted that the Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions will encounter moderate to heavy rainfall, coupled with flash floods, hail, and dust-raising downdrafts. Meanwhile, light to moderate rainfall is expected in Madinah, Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, and the Northern Borders areas.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and remain vigilant amid forecast of thunderstorms continue hitting most regions of Saudi Arabia until next Saturday.The directorate advised people to stay in safe locations, avoid areas prone to flash floods and valleys, refrain from swimming in such areas, and follow instructions issued through various media…",
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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."
}