Civil defense warning as thunderstorms forecast for southern Saudi Arabia

The authority urged residents of these areas to avoid getting themselves into valleys and rainwater ponds. (SPA)
Updated 29 October 2018
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Civil defense warning as thunderstorms forecast for southern Saudi Arabia

  • Moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms were expected along with strong wind and lifted dust
  • The authority urged residents of these areas to avoid getting themselves into valleys and rainwater ponds

JEDDAH: The Saudi Civil Defense in Jazan has warned citizens and residents to be careful during expected unstable weather conditions.

The Presidency of Meteorology and Environment Protection earlier said moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms were expected along with strong wind and lifted dust. The presidency warned of torrential floods from the rainy weather expected to last overnight on Monday.

The authority urged residents of these areas to avoid getting themselves into valleys and rainwater ponds.


King Salman celebrates Saudi Arabia’s security, prosperity on Founding Day

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman. (File/SPA)
Updated 22 February 2026
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King Salman celebrates Saudi Arabia’s security, prosperity on Founding Day

  • This year marks the 299th anniversary of the creation of the First Saudi State by Imam Muhammed bin Saud in 1727

RIYADH: King Salman praised Saudi Arabia’s great history and achievements on Sunday, as the country celebrated Founding Day.

“On this glorious day, we commemorate the founding of our blessed nation, established by our forefathers upon the word of monotheism, the achievement of justice and the unification of the scattered under one banner; thus bringing about security and prosperity by the grace of God,” he wrote on X.

This year marks the 299th anniversary of the creation of the First Saudi State by Imam Muhammed bin Saud in 1727.