RIYADH — The Basic Directorate of Civil Protection has urged the general public to train warning and keep in protected locations, warning of thunderstorms throughout Saudi Arabia from Wednesday by way of Monday.
Authorities suggested residents to keep away from flood-prone areas, valleys, chorus from swimming in them, and observe official security directions.
Civil Protection stated Makkah area will likely be affected by heavy rainfall which will result in flash floods, hail and powerful downdraft winds inflicting mud and diminished visibility, together with Makkah, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Khulais, Bahrah, Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al-Ardiyat, Turbah, Al-Muwaih, Al-Khurmah and Ranyah, whereas Jeddah and Rabigh are anticipated to see gentle to average rain.
Riyadh area can be forecast to expertise heavy rain in areas corresponding to Wadi Al-Dawasir, Al-Sulayyil and Al-Aflaj, with gentle to average rainfall anticipated in Riyadh metropolis and surrounding areas together with Al-Dalam, Al-Muzahimiyah, Dharma, Marat, Shaqra, Al-Ghat, Al-Majmaah, Thadiq, Huraymila, Diriyah, Rumah, Afif, Al-Dawadmi, Al-Quwaiyah, Al-Rayn, Hotat Bani Tamim, Al-Hariq and Al-Kharj.
Different areas together with Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Northern Borders, Madinah, Al-Baha, Asir, Jazan, Najran, Hail, Qassim and the Japanese Province are additionally anticipated to be affected by average to heavy rainfall, with dangers of flash floods, hail and powerful winds.
