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Saudi meteorology center forecasts thunderstorms, flash floods in parts of kingdom
RIYADH, April 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms, flash floods and hail in parts of Najran, Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha and Makkah regions. The center also forecast light to moderate rain in parts of the Eastern Province, Riyadh, Qassim, Hail, Al-Jouf and the Northern Borders region. Gusty winds raising dust are expected in parts of those areas as well as Tabuk and Madinah regions, it said. Over
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Saudi weather agency issues red alert for heavy rain in parts of Makkah region
Riyadh, March 23, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s National Center of Meteorology issued a red alert on Monday warning of heavy rain in the governorates of Adham and Al Lith in the Makkah region, including Bani Yazid, Jadhm and Yalamlam. The alert also covers open areas and highways, with expected impacts including strong winds, near-zero visibility, hail, flash floods and thunderstorms. The center said the weather condition is expected to begin at 10 a.m. o
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Saudi Civil Defense warns of heavy rain and flash floods across the Kingdom
RIYADH, March 22, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and remain in safe locations as thunderstorms are expected to continue affecting parts of Saudi Arabia through Saturday. The directorate advised residents to stay away from valleys and areas prone to flash floods, avoid swimming in such locations, and follow instructions issued through official media outlets and social media platforms. It said th
Mar 231 min read
Saudi Civil Defense Warns of Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across Several Regions
SPA Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Civil Defense urged residents to exercise caution as thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected across several regions of Saudi Arabia from Wednesday through Sunday. Authorities advised the public to remain in safe locations, avoid flood-prone valleys and areas where water accumulates, and refrain from swimming in floodwaters. Residents were also urged to follow official guidance issued through media and socia
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Thunderstorms, hail and strong winds to affect several regions of Saudi Arabia
SPA RIYADH, Dec. 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Thunderstorms accompanied by hail showers, active winds and possible fog formation will continue to affect several regions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to the National Center for Meteorology. The center said the weather conditions are expected to impact parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah, Riyadh, Qassim and the Eastern Region, as well as parts of the Northern Borders and Al-Jouf regions. Fog may also form
Dec 27, 20251 min read
Saudi Civil Defense Urges Public Caution Ahead of Expected Thunderstorms
📷SPA Riyadh, November 13, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to take precautionary measures and remain in safe locations, advising residents to avoid valleys, areas prone to flash floods, and swimming in them, amid forecasts of thunderstorms across most regions of the Kingdom from Friday through Monday. The directorate said the Makkah Region is expected to see moderate to heavy rainfall that may cause flash flood
Nov 13, 20251 min read
Saudi Arabia Forecasts Dust, Heavy Rain, and Hail in Southern and Western Regions
Riyadh, September 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The National Center for Meteorology forecast dust-stirring winds, moderate to...
Sep 9, 20251 min read
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