{
  "id": 17902014,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia braces for above-average rainfall, warmer weather through January 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/saudi-arabia-braces-for-above-average-rainfall-warmer-weather-through",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T03:12:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-braces-for-above-average-rainfall-warmer-weather-through-january-2027-1.500733512"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia anticipates an unusually wet and warm spell from November 2026 to January 2027, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely, particularly in November, with some areas potentially receiving the most intense levels. The rainfall is expected to extend into December and persist into January, with above-average precipitation across various regions. Temperatures are forecast to be warmer than usual, with the highest increase of up to 2°C above normal in certain southern and central areas.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Saudi Arabia is expected to experience above-average rainfall, potentially reaching extremely heavy levels in some regions, between November 2026 and January 2027, while temperatures are forecast to remain higher than normal across the Kingdom, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). The NCM's seasonal climate outlook indicates that rainfall could range from moderate to…",
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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."
}