Saudi Arabia Issues Nationwide Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Warning Through Saturday
RIYADH, November 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense urged residents to remain in safe locations as thunderstorms are forecast across the Kingdom through Saturday, November 14.
Civil Defense advised the public to stay away from valleys and areas prone to flash floods, avoid swimming in floodwaters and follow official safety instructions issued through media outlets and social media.
The National Center for Meteorology forecasts moderate to heavy rain in parts of the Makkah and Riyadh regions, with a risk of flash floods and hail. Strong downward winds may raise dust and sand.
In Makkah Region, the forecast covers Makkah city, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al-Ardiyat, Bahrah, Khulais, Jeddah, Rabigh, Turabah, Al-Khurmah, Ranyah, Al-Muwaih, Al-Qunfudhah and Al-Lith.
In Riyadh Region, the areas include Riyadh city, Diriyah, Durma, Huraymila, Al-Muzahmiyya, Al-Dilam, Al-Hariq, Al-Kharj, Al-Rayn, Afif, Al-Dawadmi, Shaqra, Thadiq, Al-Ghat, Al-Zulfi, Al-Majma’ah, Rumah, Marat, Al-Quwayiyah and Hawtat Bani Tamim.
Moderate to heavy rain, flash floods, hail and winds that may raise dust and sand are also forecast in Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Madinah, Hail, Qassim, Eastern Region and Najran. Light to moderate rain is expected in Al-Jouf, Northern Borders and Tabuk.
Source: SPA.
