{
  "id": 14677698,
  "title": "Jazan’s Abu Arish records highest rainfall at 14.2 mm, NCM reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/jazans-abu-arish-records-highest-rainfall-at-14-2-mm-ncm-reports",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T10:10:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665442/saudi-arabia/jazans-abu-arish-records-highest-rainfall-at-142-mm-ncm-reports"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jazan's Abu Arish experienced the highest rainfall in Saudi Arabia during a 24-hour period, reporting 14.2 mm of precipitation. This was followed by Mina in the Makkah Region, which recorded 4.6 mm of rainfall. The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) documented rainfall across various regions, including Jazan, Makkah, and Al-Baha. Abu Arish was not the only area in Jazan to receive significant rainfall, with other locations such as Al-Darb, Farasan, King Abdullah Airport, and Al-Rawdah also reporting measurable amounts. In Makkah Region, Mina led the charge with 4.6 mm of rain, while Al-Kurr Road in Taif recorded 2.6 mm. Other notable spots included Al-Shisha and Muzdalifah, each with 2.3 mm of rainfall, and the Central Haram Area, Al-Aziziyah, and Al-Shara i, each with 2.1 mm. The lowest recorded rainfall was 0.1 mm in Al-Kaakiyah.",
  "summary": "JEDDAH — Abu Arish in Jazan Region recorded the highest rainfall in Saudi Arabia at 14.2 mm, followed by Mina in Makkah Region at 4.6 mm, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The NCM recorded rainfall across parts of Jazan, Makkah and Al-Baha regions during the 24-hour period from 9 a.m. Wednesday to 9 a.m. Thursday. In Jazan, Abu Arish recorded the highest rainfall at 14.2 mm,…",
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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."
}