BREAKING: Saudi Arabia Issues Red Alert for Makkah as Heavy Rain, Flash Floods and Near-Zero Visibility Threaten Region
MAKKAH, November 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology (NCM) issued a red weather alert for Makkah and Al-Jumum Governorate on Tuesday, warning of heavy rainfall, possible flash floods, hail and thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and severely reduced visibility, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The warning covers Makkah city and the entire Al-Jumum Governorate, with hazardous weather conditions forecast to continue until 9:00 p.m. local time.
According to the meteorological center, the thunderstorms could produce intense rainfall and strong winds, reducing horizontal visibility to near zero in affected areas.
The NCM also warned of possible hail and flash flooding, with the combination of heavy precipitation and reduced visibility creating potentially dangerous conditions across the affected locations.
The official weather alert covers the period from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on November 10, according to the center's early warning system.
The red alert is the highest category in Saudi Arabia's meteorological warning system, indicating potentially severe weather conditions requiring heightened public attention.
The NCM continues to monitor developments and provide weather alerts through its official early warning platform as the Kingdom experiences widespread unstable weather conditions.
