The General Directorate of Civil Defense has warned residents in Saudi Arabia to exercise vigilance and prioritize safety due to anticipated thunderstorms across several areas of the country from Wednesday until Monday. Officials have advised the public to stay in secure locations, avoid valleys and water-accumulation zones, and refrain from swimming in floodwaters. Additionally, the public is urged to closely follow safety guidelines distributed through media and social networks.
According to predictions from the National Center for Meteorology, the Makkah region is set to experience moderate to heavy rains, potentially leading to floods, hail, and dusty winds. Areas such as Taif, Maysan, Adham, and Al-Ardiyat are included in this heavy rain warning, while Makkah city, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Bahrah, Allith, and Qunfudhah expect lighter showers. Similar conditions of heavy rainfall, hail, and dust-inducing winds are forecast for Al-Baha, Jazan, and Asir. Meanwhile, the regions of Madinah and Najran are anticipated to experience light to moderate precipitation.
