{
  "id": 13326186,
  "title": "Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms persist across Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/civil-defense-urges-caution-as-thunderstorms-persist-across-saudi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T04:34:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/olzf0ug4x"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Saudi Civil Defense has issued a cautionary advisory as thunderstorms continue to affect most regions of the Kingdom, with the expected duration extending until next Wednesday. Residents are urged to remain vigilant, avoid flood-prone areas, and refrain from swimming in valleys, as per the instructions from the General Directorate of Civil Defense. The National Center for Meteorology has reported that the Makkah region will experience moderate to heavy rainfall, which may result in flash floods, hail, and strong downdraft winds, potentially causing dust and sandstorms. The affected areas also include Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Bahrah, Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al-Ardiyat, while light to moderate rain is anticipated in Al-Laith, Al-Qunfudhah, Jeddah, Rabigh, Khulais, Ranyah, Al-Khurmah, Al-Muwaih, and Turbah. Other regions like Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, and the Northern Borders are expected to witness moderate to heavy rainfall, with potential for similar weather hazards. Authorities remain on high alert and will continue to issue updates regarding public safety instructions as the situation evolves.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}