{
  "id": 20014539,
  "title": "Civil Defense warns of thunderstorms and flash floods across Saudi Arabia until Thursday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/civil-defense-warns-of-thunderstorms-and-flash-floods-across-saudi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T16:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/yc1v6umfk"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Saudi Civil Defense has issued a warning about an expected period of thunderstorms and flash flooding across the majority of the Kingdom until next Thursday. Authorities have advised residents to take precautions, stay indoors, avoid low-lying areas prone to flooding, and refrain from swimming in affected zones. This alert was prompted by predictions from the National Center for Meteorology, which forecasted significant rainfall and potential hazards such as hail and strong gusts across multiple regions.\n\nIn the Makkah region, including major cities like Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Bahrah, Taif, Maysan, Adham, and Al-Ardiyat, residents can anticipate moderate to heavy rain accompanied by hail and gusty winds that could stir up dust and sand. Meanwhile, Jeddah, Rabigh, Khulais, Al-Qunfudhah, and Al-Laith are expected to see lighter to moderate rainfall. Additionally, Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions are forecasted to experience similar conditions, while Madinah, Hail, and the Northern Borders region are anticipated to receive lighter to moderate precipitation. The Civil Defense emphasizes the importance of adhering to safety instructions disseminated through multiple media channels to minimize risks during this inclement weather.",
  "summary": "Saudi Civil Defense urges residents to stay safe as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flash floods are forecast for most regions until Thursday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Saudi Civil Defense warns of thunderstorms and flash floods until Thursday.",
    "National Center for Meteorology predicts significant rainfall and hazards.",
    "Residents advised to stay indoors, avoid low-lying areas and swimming."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}