{
  "id": 13684510,
  "title": "Qatar forecasts possible rain, thunderstorm until October 14",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/qatar-forecasts-possible-rain-thunderstorm-until-october-14",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T09:17:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/11/10/2026/qatar-forecasts-possible-rain-thunderstorm-until-october-14"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The Qatar Meteorology Department has predicted the potential for rain and thunderstorms across parts of the country, forecasted to occur between today and next Wednesday. The department posted this information on its website and social media.\n\nRain is expected to begin today, October 11, and could continue until October 14, with thunder potentially accompanying the rain on Tuesday. This phenomenon is part of a natural weather pattern known as Al-Haqban, which typically precedes the Al-Wasmi season.\n\nDuring this period, scattered rain showers may occur, with thunder at times. The department explained that clouds form when the sea breeze from the eastern coast intersects with the sea breeze from the western coast over central areas of Qatar. This, combined with strong downdraft winds, leads to dust being blown and reduced visibility.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department has forecast the possibility of local rain clouds forming over parts of the country. </p> <p>It said rain was possible starting today, October 11, until Wednesday, October 14, with rain potentially accompanied by thunder on Tuesday. </p> <p>In a separate social media post, the department said Qatar is experiencing a period of local convective cloud…",
  "key_points": [
    "Qatar Meteorology predicts rain and thunderstorms until October 14",
    "Al-Haqban weather pattern expected to precede Al-Wasmi season",
    "Scattered rain showers with thunder possible due to sea breeze interaction"
  ],
  "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."
}