{
  "id": 16520003,
  "title": "Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms continue across Saudi Arabia through Friday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/civil-defense-urges-caution-as-thunderstorms-continue-across-saudi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T20:23:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665723/saudi-arabia/civil-defense-urges-caution-as-thunderstorms-continue-across-saudi-arabia-through-friday"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defence has cautioned citizens to be vigilant as thunderstorms are anticipated to persist across the majority of Saudi Arabia regions until Friday. The authority recommended that individuals remain indoors, refrain from venturing into flood-prone zones, and stay clear of valleys. It emphasized adherence to safety guidelines disseminated via diverse media channels and social networking sites. The National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) reported that the Makkah region is set to experience moderate to intense rainfall, which could result in flooding, hail, and gusty winds that will stir up dust. Comparable weather patterns are projected for Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Madinah, Hail, Qassim, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Northern Borders, and the Eastern Province, where heavy rainfall may trigger flooding and hail, coupled with winds that lift dust, the NCM elaborated.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise caution as thunderstorms are expected to continue across most regions of Saudi Arabia through Friday.The directorate advised people to remain in safe places, stay away from areas where flood waters accumulate, and from valleys, avoid swimming in floodwaters. It called on the public to follow safety instructions…",
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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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