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GCC-wide weather alert: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar issue advisories

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defence said that most parts of the kingdom will experience moderate-to-torrential thundershowers this week

by Marisha Singh

May 1, 2024

Image credit: SPA

GCC countries are bracing for unstable weather conditions with governments issuing weather advisory as well as distance learning directives.

Saudi Arabia issues weather alert

The National Centre of Meteorology of Saudi Arabia (NCM KSA) has issued a red alert for multiple parts of the country.

Governorates of Medina, Sakaka, Jandal and others have been placed under a red alert with the weather agency forecasting torrential rain and windy conditions.

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defence said that most parts of the kingdom will experience moderate-to-torrential thundershowers, accompanied by strong winds, until Friday.

Regions to be affected include Asir, Baha, Makkah, Medina, Jazan, Qassim, Jouf, Hail, Tabuk, Northern Borders, Riyadh as well as the Eastern Province.

الإنذار الأحمر – #المنطقة_الشرقية – #الجبيل #الخبر #الدمام …+2

للتفاصيل https://t.co/VvKnyIkdVp #الإنذار_المبكر #طقس_السعودية #المركز_الوطني_للأرصاد pic.twitter.com/rS9LvpGHOS

— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (NCM) (@NCMKSA) April 30, 2024

Certain governorates have issued distance learning directives due to the inclement weather conditions.

Oman

Weather authorities in Oman have forecast heavy rains along the coastal regions.

تظهر الصورة الجوية استمرار تشكل وتدفق السحب على المناطق الساحلية والصحراوية والجبلية لمحافظة ظفار وتشكل السحب الركامية مصحوبة بامطار رعدية على جبال الحجر والمناطق المجاورة لها. pic.twitter.com/YHqQpGc7MW

— الأرصاد العمانية (@OmanMeteorology) April 30, 2024

Oman Metereology forecast unstable weather conditions for the mountainous region of the country from May 1-3.

**خارطة توضيحية للحالة الجوية المتوقعة على سلطنة عمان من الأربعاء01مايو و حتى الجمعة03 مايو2024#اخدود_الإكرام pic.twitter.com/5uuYUgKE1S

— الأرصاد العمانية (@OmanMeteorology) May 1, 2024

Bahrain

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has cautioned motorists of unsafe driving conditions due to inclement weather.

إرشادات السلامة الواجب اتخاذها عند عدم استقرار الأحوال الجوية وهطول الأمطارhttps://t.co/taLW2jpKBt

— Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) April 30, 2024

Qatar

Qatar Meteorology Department has warns of thunder and heavy rain accompanied by strong winds. Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality as well as Ministry of Interior have warned residents of turbulent conditions as well as cautioned motorists of reduced visibility on roads.

القيادة في الظروف الجوية غير الاعتيادية (المطر، الرياح، الغبار) تتطلب المزيد من الحرص والانتباه لتجنب الحوادث المرورية.. رافقتكم السلامة #الداخلية_قطر #مرور_قطر pic.twitter.com/gjaaeDKQZH

— وزارة الداخلية – قطر (@MOI_Qatar) May 1, 2024

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