{
  "id": 13392030,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia forecasts wetter October and November, with temperatures above normal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/saudi-arabia-forecasts-wetter-october-and-november-with-temperatures",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T10:24:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-forecasts-wetter-october-and-november-with-temperatures-above-normal-1.500705577"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia's meteorological authorities predict an unusually wet October and November, with temperatures above normal through the end of December. The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) anticipates widespread rainfall across most regions during these months, with the highest probability of above-average precipitation reaching 80% in coastal areas along the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf. Mecca, Jazan, and much of the Eastern Province are particularly vulnerable, with forecasts pointing to potentially extremely heavy rainfall. However, the probability of such heavy rainfall eases slightly in November, with a 75% chance of above-average precipitation across much of the country. Rainfall is expected to return to near-seasonal averages in December, though above-average precipitation could persist in some areas, including Mecca and the Eastern Province, with probabilities ranging from 40 to 50%. Temperatures are forecast to remain above seasonal norms throughout the remainder of 2026, with the most significant deviations occurring in southeastern Mecca, eastern Al Baha, most of Asir, northeastern Jazan, and much of Najran.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Mecca, Jazan and Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province could experience extremely heavy rainfall this month, with the Kingdom's weather authorities forecasting wetter-than-usual conditions across large parts of the country through November. The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) said its latest seasonal outlook points to widespread rainfall during October and November, accompanied by…",
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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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