RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s meteorology authorities have forecast moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms across the Kingdom with the inclement weather to continue until Monday.
The National Center for Meteorology said in its forecast: “There are chances of moderate to heavy rain in most areas of the Kingdom starting Thursday. Cloudy weather will continue until Monday.”
It will rain on Thursday in southern and northwestern regions, and on Friday in northern and southern regions, the NCM said.
The Saudi capital region will experience moderate to heavy rain on Saturday and Sunday, it added.
The General Directorate of Civil Defense also issued a weather warning for most regions of the Kingdom, with heavy thunderstorms expected to continue until Monday.
The Makkah and Riyadh regions may experience moderate to heavy rainfall, hailstorms and dust-stirring winds, it said.
Moderate to heavy rain is also forecast for Al-Baha, Asir, Jazan, the Eastern Region, Qassim, Hail, Al-Jouf and the Northern Borders.
Light to moderate rain may fall in Madinah. Najran and Tabuk may experience light rain showers, it added.
The Civil Defense urged all residents to take necessary precautions and avoid areas prone to flash flooding, such as valleys.
“During rain, stay away from low-lying areas, water pools and deep valleys,” it said.
It also called on the public to stay informed about the latest weather updates through Civil Defense channels as well as the NCM.
Meanwhile, in preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan and Hajj seasons, the NCM launched training programs for employees of the Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques to enhance precautions against extreme weather phenomena.
