{
  "id": 6321557,
  "title": "Civil Defense urges caution as thunderstorms forecast in a number of Saudi regions through Monday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/civil-defense-urges-caution-as-thunderstorms-forecast-in-a-number-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T20:19:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664416/saudi-arabia/civil-defense-urges-caution-as-thunderstorms-forecast-in-a-number-of-saudi-regions-through-monday"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The General Directorate of Civil Defense has cautioned the public to exercise caution as thunderstorms are forecasted to hit various regions of Saudi Arabia from Wednesday to Monday. The Civil Defense advised residents to seek shelter, avoid valleys, flood-prone areas, and swimming in floodwaters. The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in the Makkah region, which could lead to flooding and hail, along with dust and sand-raising downdrafts. Similar weather patterns are expected in Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al-Ardiyat, Makkah, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Bahrah, Allith, and Qunfudhah, where light to moderate rainfall is anticipated. Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha are also set to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, potentially causing flooding and hail, accompanied by dust- and sand-raising downdrafts. Light to moderate rainfall is also forecasted for the Madinah and Najran regions.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution amid forecasts of thunderstorms across parts of Saudi Arabia from Wednesday through Monday. The Civil Defense called on the public to remain in safe places, stay away from valleys and areas where flood waters collect, and avoid swimming in floodwaters. It also urged the public to follow instructions issued…",
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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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