{
  "id": 8611101,
  "title": "Heavy rain and flash flood warnings issued for several Saudi regions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/heavy-rain-and-flash-flood-warnings-issued-for-several-saudi-regions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T04:36:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/oeqh2d76k"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Center for Meteorology has issued heavy rain and flash flood warnings for several regions in Saudi Arabia. Forecasters predict thunderstorms and possible flash floods, along with hail, in Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah. Light to moderate rain is expected over Madinah, with strong winds increasing dust and sand in the air. Fog formation is also anticipated along the coastlines of Makkah and the Eastern Province. Surface winds over the Red Sea will reach speeds of 20–43 km/h, while in the Arabian Gulf, they will vary between 10–25 km/h. Wave heights may swell to two meters or more during thunderstorms, with sea conditions becoming rough in those periods.",
  "summary": "The National Center for Meteorology forecasts thunderstorms and possible flash floods in parts of Saudi Arabia today.",
  "key_points": [
    "Heavy rain and flash flood warnings issued for Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah.",
    "Light to moderate rain expected in Madinah with strong winds increasing dust and sand.",
    "Surface winds in Red Sea reach 20–43 km/h; Arabian Gulf winds vary between 10–25 km/h."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Residents in several Saudi regions face heightened risks of flash floods and hazardous travel conditions due to predicted thunderstorms, hail, strong winds, and rough seas.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "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."
}