{
  "id": 13326187,
  "title": "Jazan leads Saudi rainfall as expert reveals causes of heavy storms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/jazan-leads-saudi-rainfall-as-expert-reveals-causes-of-heavy-storms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T04:33:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/nqoxp790b"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jazan emerges as a standout region during Saudi Arabia's rainy season, witnessing intense thunderstorms, rising water levels, and dramatic rainfall. This weather phenomenon has captivated photographers and storm chasers, showcasing the natural beauty and power of Jazan's climate. Ali Mashhoor, a member of the Saudi Weather and Climate Society, reveals that a mix of climatic and geographical factors make Jazan particularly susceptible to thundercloud formation and heavy rain. Key elements contributing to the region's stormy conditions include strong heat currents, abundant moisture, orographic lifting, and converging winds. These factors combine to create powerful air currents, leading to towering local clouds and intense lightning. During autumn, the influx of warm, moist air from the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, along with moisture from the Arabian Sea, sets the stage for raincloud development when combined with other favorable weather conditions. Heat buildup and orographic lifting further intensify rising air currents, boosting thundercloud formation and rainfall. Mashhoor confirms that the heavy rains experienced in Jazan throughout October fall within the normal range of its climate patterns. Several governorates, particularly the Tihama areas, have been significantly impacted by the rainfall, with conditions dependent on cloud distribution, intensity, and local topography. The National Center for Meteorology anticipates increased rain chances across Jazan through the end of October and into November, urging residents to stay vigilant and monitor weather updates. Recent rainfall data shows Jazan leading the Kingdom in total precipitation for October 6-7, 2026. Beyond the picturesque landscapes, the rainfall serves critical purposes such as replenishing water resources, revitalizing streams, and promoting natural vegetation and grazing lands. However, the heavy rains also present risks like flash floods, downdrafts, and lightning. Authorities advise caution, urging residents to heed warnings from the National Center for Meteorology and Civil Defense, avoid valley and flood channel areas, and refrain from crossing flooded roads to ensure safety. As Jazan awaits further weather developments, the community remains hopeful for additional beneficial rain to bolster water supplies and rejuvenate the land, while prioritizing safety and following official advisories.",
  "summary": "Jazan stands out amid Saudi Arabia’s rainy season, with dramatic downpours, rising water levels, and a climate expert explaining the region’s intense thunderstorms.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The heavy rainfall in Jazan, within normal climate patterns, brings both benefits like replenished water resources and vegetation, and risks like flash floods, prompting authorities to urge resident vigilance and caution.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}