
Public urged to avoid valleys and flood-prone areas as heavy rain is forecast across multiple regions
The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Saudi Arabia has issued a safety warning as the National Center for Meteorology forecasts thunderstorms, heavy rain, and potential flash floods across several regions, including Makkah, Asir, and Jazan, through Wednesday.
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The National Center for Meteorology provides weather forecasting services for Saudi Arabia. The Civil Defense is responsible for public safety during natural emergencies.
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and stay in safe places amid forecasts of thunderstorms to continue across most regions of the Kingdom through Wednesday. It called on people to keep away from valleys and flood-prone areas, refrain from swimming in them, and follow instructions issued through the media and social media platforms.
According to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts, Makkah, Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions will experience moderate to heavy rain that may cause flash floods, hail, and downdrafts stirring up dust and sand, while light to moderate rain is expected in Madinah, Hail, Al-Jouf, and Northern Borders regions.
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Thunderstorms and rain to continue until Wednesday.
Very likely · Within days

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