RIYADH: Authorities in the Riyadh region have intensified their preparedness measures as rainy and unstable weather continues to affect parts of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday.
The Riyadh Region Municipality, working across its governorates, has activated a comprehensive field plan to enhance response efficiency and ensure uninterrupted municipal services. The move comes as thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall persist across several regions of the Kingdom due to seasonal atmospheric instability.
Field teams have increased the readiness of personnel and equipment, carried out preventive maintenance on drainage networks, and conducted inspections to minimize water accumulation. Efforts also include the expanded deployment of machinery and water-pumping equipment, alongside strengthened coordination to ensure rapid response to incidents.
Teams have carried out maintenance of drainage networks and field inspections to minimize water accumulation. (SPA)
The measures mirror similar actions taken in other regions, including Makkah, where municipal teams remain on high alert following recent downpours. Authorities there have focused on clearing drainage systems, managing floodwater, and maintaining traffic flow, while responding swiftly to reports of flooding.
Officials have also reiterated public safety guidance issued by the General Directorate of Civil Defense, urging residents to remain in safe locations, avoid flood-prone areas such as valleys, and follow updates through official channels.
Recent data from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture showed widespread rainfall across multiple regions, with some of the heaviest precipitation recorded in the southwest, particularly in Asir. The National Center for Meteorology attributes the ongoing conditions to the interaction of warm surface air with cooler upper-level systems, resulting in thunderstorms, hail, and occasional flash floods.
Riyadh authorities said the heightened operational readiness reflects an integrated approach to managing weather-related challenges, supporting public safety and contributing to a more resilient urban environment.
