JEDDAH: The General Directorate of Civil Defense in the Riyadh region called on the public to be careful and to take precautionary measures after moderate to heavy rainfall was predicted in the region, starting from Saturday.
The directorate urged people in the region not to go out in heavy rainfall unless necessary, to take extra care whilst driving in the rain, and to stay out of floodwater.
Civil Defense teams in Tabuk rescued 49 people stranded in valleys after heavy rains caused flooding on Thursday.
With the help of the King Faisal Air Base, 41 people were rescued in Al-Saro, Um-Barira and Shaqiri valleys in Tabuk and eight others were rescued in the Affal Valley in Bidaa. One person died in Bidaa as a result of the floods.
“Thanks to the readiness of the team in terms of plans, rapid response and deployment in areas affected by floods, the Civil Defense was able to successfully undertake the rescue operations,” said Maj. Abdul Aziz Al-Shammari, a Civil Defense spokesman in Tabuk.
He called on all citizens and residents to abide by the instructions of the Civil Defense, and to abstain from going to valleys and places facing flood threats.
Saudi Civil Defense warns of heavy rainfall in Riyadh region
Saudi Civil Defense warns of heavy rainfall in Riyadh region
- One person died in Bidaa as a result of the floods
Saudi scouts unveil conservation program in Riyadh
- Scouting association leader emphasizes that environmental scouting is not only a public service activity but also encouragea responsible behavior among young people
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association (SASA) has launched a new environmental protection program at King Salman Wildlife Park in Banban, north of Riyadh, marking a renewed commitment to conservation and youth engagement in sustainability efforts.
The initiative, unveiled in the presence of scouts, rovers, and scout leaders representing various scouting sectors, brought together partners from relevant government agencies and private-sector organizations, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The program reflects growing collaboration between civic groups and national institutions to advance environmental protection goals across the Kingdom.
Abdulrahman Al-Mudaris, secretary-general of the association, said the initiative underscores the scouts’ active role in supporting national strategies to preserve natural resources and promote sustainable development.
He emphasized that environmental scouting is not only a public service activity but also an educational approach designed to instill environmental awareness and encourage responsible behavior among young people.
The launch event featured a series of hands-on activities, including planting seedlings, sowing seeds, and distributing them throughout the park to support vegetation growth and enhance biodiversity.
Founded in 1961, the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement and operates under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education.
Over the decades, Saudi scouts have played a visible role in community service, disaster response, and public event organization, including supporting pilgrim services during Hajj and Umrah seasons.
