{
  "id": 3476217,
  "title": "Red alerts issued as heavy rain, flash floods threaten parts of Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/red-alerts-issued-as-heavy-rain-flash-floods-threaten-parts-of-saudi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T08:23:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664078/saudi-arabia/red-alerts-issued-as-heavy-rain-flash-floods-threaten-parts-of-saudi-arabia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jeddah has been issued red alerts for heavy rain as thunderstorms threaten to cause flash floods across Saudi Arabia. The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) warns of red warnings for heavy rain in regions like Makkah and Asir, including cities such as Maysan, Al-Majaridah, and Rijal Almaa. Orange alerts for moderate rain have been issued for areas in Jazan and fog alerts for Abha. Yellow alerts for light rain are in place for regions in Jazan, Asir, and Makkah. The NCM predicts thunderstorms accompanied by hail and strong winds across Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah. Temperatures are expected to soar, with Dammam reaching a peak of 46°C, followed by Riyadh, Madinah, and Buraidah at 45°C.",
  "summary": "JEDDAH — Red alerts for heavy rain have been issued for parts of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, as moderate to heavy thunderstorms that could lead to flash floods across several regions, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The NCM's alerts include red warnings for heavy rain in parts of the Makkah and Asir regions, including Maysan in Makkah and Al-Majaridah and Rijal Almaa and…",
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