Heavy rains, thunderstorms expected in Saudi province

Heavy to medium rain accompanied by thunderstorms have been forecast in the mountainous Al Baha province in Saudi Arabia on Monday, according to the General Authority of Meteorology and Environment Protection.

The Civil Defense Operations Center in Al-Baha received an alert about the adverse weather conditions, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

The authority warned that the region might witness floods along with dusty winds. The conditions are anticipated to persist until Monday night.

The spokesman for civil defense in the region Colonel Jumanan Al-Ghamdi called on citizens and residents in the area to remain cautious and keep away from the valleys and the sites of rain and floods for their safety.

He also urged everyone to follow the instructions of the civil defense, available on their website and social media channels.

In April, Al-Baha city saw strong storms, after which the mountains were blanketed with ‘white hail’.