NCM Forecasts Rain and Flash Flood Risks in Four Saudi Regions
RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Moderate to heavy rain could cause flash floods in parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha and Makkah regions, accompanied by hail and gusty winds, the National Center for Meteorology forecast.
Fog may form in parts of those regions and along the coasts of Eastern and Tabuk regions.
Thunderclouds accompanied by dust-stirring winds are likely over parts of Madinah, Qassim, Hail, Al-Jouf, Northern Borders and Eastern regions.
Red Sea winds could reach 50 km/h in the northern section, 40 km/h in the central section and 60 km/h in the south. Waves are expected to range from half a metre to more than two metres, with calm to choppy seas.
In the Arabian Gulf, winds are forecast at 10–25 km/h in the north and 10–50 km/h in the south. Waves could exceed two metres, with calm to choppy conditions.
Source: SPA.
