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Saudi Arabia to see rain, thunderstorms on first Ramadan weekend

Light-to-moderate rain is expected in parts of Riyadh region, including the capital, Diriyah, Al-Muzahmiyah, and Al-Hareeq

by GULF BUSINESS

March 15, 2024

Image credit: SPA

Various parts of Saudi Arabia will see rain and thunderstorm over the coming days, reported state news agency SPA.

The General Directorate of Civil Defense advised people to avoid areas susceptible to flooding, not to swim in open water, and to follow advice and instructions issued by officials through media channels.

Saudi Arabia governorates - rain — *Image credit: Automated early warning system by National Centre of Meteorology, Saudi Arabia*

Makkah, Madinah to receive rain

With further rain and thunderstorms forecast for most parts of Saudi Arabia until Sunday, authorities are urging the public to take extra care when out and about.

Forecasts suggest the regions of Asir, Jazan, Qassim, the Eastern Province, Madinah, Hail, and the Northern Borders will be affected by moderate-to-heavy rain, with the possibility of torrential rain, hail and fast-descending winds that stir up dirt and dust, the SPA reported on Tuesday.

#الدفاع_المدني يدعو إلى توخي الحيطة واتباع الإرشادات إثر الحالة المناخية التي تشهدها أجزاء من منطقة #القصيم .
ولمتابعة الحالة عبر الرابط:https://t.co/vXwLgRVfbj pic.twitter.com/CPxhiGBxO7

— الدفاع المدني السعودي (@SaudiDCD) March 14, 2024

The regions of Taif, Adham, Maysan, Al-Ardiyat, Al-Baha, Tabuk, and Madinah will also see similar weather conditions.

Makkah region can expect moderate rainfall and active, downward winds that raise dust.

#الدفاع_المدني يدعو إلى توخي الحيطة واتباع الإرشادات إثر الحالة المناخية التي تشهدها أجزاء من منطقة #الرياض .
ولمتابعة الحالة عبر الرابط:https://t.co/vXwLgRVfbj pic.twitter.com/oWlGa5BFWw

— الدفاع المدني السعودي (@SaudiDCD) March 14, 2024

Light-to-moderate rain is expected in parts of Riyadh region, including the capital, Diriyah, Al-Muzahmiyah, Al-Hareeq, Al-Kharj, Hotat Bani Tamim, Al-Majma’ah, Thadig, Marrat, Darma, Al-Ghat, Al-Zulfi, Shaqraa, Huraymila and Rumah.

#الدفاع_المدني يدعو إلى توخي الحيطة واتباع الإرشادات إثر الحالة المناخية التي تشهدها أجزاء من #المنطقة_الشرقية .
ولمتابعة الحالة عبر الرابط:https://t.co/vXwLgRVfbj pic.twitter.com/3zaNbJLSu5

— الدفاع المدني السعودي (@SaudiDCD) March 14, 2024

Similar conditions are forecast in Al-Jawf and some areas of the Eastern Province.

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