Caution urged as storms forecast across Saudi Arabia until Friday

Rain and thunderstorms are forecast to hit most regions in Saudi Arabia. (File/SPA)
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Updated 01 January 2024
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Caution urged as storms forecast across Saudi Arabia until Friday

RIYADH: Authorities on Monday urged the public to exercise caution as further rain and thunderstorms are forecast to hit most regions in the Kingdom until Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

People are advised to avoid areas that are susceptible to flooding, not to swim in open water, and to adhere to instructions announced through various media outlets, the General Directorate of Civil Defense said.

The Makkah region will have moderate to heavy rain, hail, and strong winds, which will affect the Qunfudah and Laith areas.

A similar forecast has been issued for the Riyadh region, including Al-Zulfi, Al-Ghat, Shaqra, Al-Majma’ah and Rumah, as well as the regions of Hail, Al-Qassim, Asir, the Northern Borders and Eastern Province.

Moderate rain, and strong winds and dust are expected to affect the Makkah region, including Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al-Ardiyat, Tarabah, Al-Muwayh, Al-Khurma, and Raniyah, as well as the regions of Al-Jawf, Al-Qassim, the Eastern Province, Al-Baha, and Jazan.

Some areas of Riyadh will experience similar weather conditions, including Thadiq, Marat, Al-Muzahmiyah, Al-Hariq, Hotat Bani Tamim, Al-Kharj, Darma, Al-Diriyah, Huraymila, Afif, Al-Dawadmi, Al-Quwayiyah, and the regions of Madinah, Hail, the Northern Borders and the Eastern Province.


Cabinet discusses Saudi efforts to enhance security and stability of Yemen

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman chairs Tuesday’s Cabinet session. (SPA)
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Cabinet discusses Saudi efforts to enhance security and stability of Yemen

  • Cabinet discussed Saudi contributions to addressing the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip by intensifying its air, sea and land bridges to provide relief to the Palestinian people

RIYADH: The Cabinet on Tuesday discussed efforts exerted by Saudi Arabia to enhance the security and stability of Yemen and to create a supportive environment for dialogue among all parties.

The Cabinet reiterated its welcoming of the request of the president of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al-Alimi to hold a dialogue conference in Riyadh for all southern factions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The conference aims to develop a vision for just solutions to the southern issue that meet the legitimate aspirations of the southern people, SPA added.

The Cabinet discussed Saudi contributions to addressing the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip by intensifying its air, sea and land bridges to provide relief to the Palestinian people, under the directives of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The Cabinet was also briefed on the contents of telephone calls received by Prince Mohammed from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

The discussions covered relations between Saudi Arabia and their respective countries, as well as regional and international developments, SPA said.

On the domestic front, the Cabinet affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to further enhancing its position in advanced technologies and building an integrated digital ecosystem that contributes to supporting the competitiveness of the national economy and attracting investments.

The Cabinet also highlighted the launch of the world’s largest government data center project, Hexagon, in Riyadh which represents a significant strategic leap toward the Kingdom becoming a global hub in this field.The project will ensure data sovereignty and security and enable innovation, SPA said.