{
  "id": 18520754,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia braces for new wave of rain, with heavy showers forecast for Jeddah and Rabigh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/saudi-arabia-braces-for-new-wave-of-rain-with-heavy-showers-forecast",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T14:02:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/666052/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-forecasts-heavy-rain-in-jeddah-and-rabigh-on-saturday"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia braces for new wave of rain, with heavy showers forecast for Jeddah and Rabigh\n\nMost regions of Saudi Arabia are set to experience a new spell of rain beginning Friday, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The intensity and reach of the rainfall will vary, impacting the coastal areas of the Makkah region as well. Jeddah and Rabigh are expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall on Saturday.\n\nThe NCM predicts that the rain wave will continue to spread and intensify across the majority of the Kingdom on Monday and Tuesday, based on their climate forecasts. The center has advised the public to follow their latest reports and alerts, exercising caution during rainfall.\n\nSpeaking to media, NCM spokesman Hussein Al-Qahtani confirmed that the center is preparing to closely monitor the new wave of rain, which is expected to affect most regions starting from Friday. He emphasized the forecast of moderate to heavy rain along the Makkah region’s coast, particularly in Jeddah and Rabigh, on Saturday.\n\nAl-Qahtani urged the public to heed the instructions issued by relevant authorities, avoid flood channels and valleys, and refrain from crossing them while water is flowing.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — Most regions of Saudi Arabia are expected to be affected by a new spell of rain starting Friday, with rainfall varying in intensity and extending to the coastal areas of Makkah region, the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) said.Jeddah and Rabigh are forecast to receive moderate to heavy rainfall on Saturday, the center said.The NCM expects the rain wave to expand and intensify across…",
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}