Kingdom readies itself for 3 days of rain and high winds

Riyadh region and Baha can expected rainy weather from January 10 to 12, the Saudi National Center for Meteorology said on Thursday. (SPA file)
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Updated 10 January 2025
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Kingdom readies itself for 3 days of rain and high winds

  • Warning of high waves along the Kingdom’s coastlines

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is bracing itself for rainfall across most parts of the Kingdom over the next three days after the National Center for Meteorology issued warnings on Thursday.

In a weather bulletin, the NCM warned of downpours accompanied by winds of up to 60 kph, and the possibility of torrential rain and hail. High waves are expected along the nation’s coastlines.

The regions of Al-Jouf, the Northern Borders, and Hail will have rainy conditions on Friday and Saturday.

On Friday, rain is expected in the Tabuk and Madinah regions; on Saturday and Sunday in the Eastern Province, Asir and Jazan; and on Saturday in Qassim.

For the Riyadh and Al-Baha regions, rain is expected from Friday to Sunday.

The NCM urged the public to stay updated on the weather conditions in the Kingdom by checking the daily reports on its website, the Anwaa application, or its social media accounts.


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The discussions focused on bilateral relations and a range of regional and international issues of mutual interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported.