The Nationwide Middle for Meteorology (NCM) predicts thundery rainfall throughout massive elements of Saudi Arabia from Sunday to Thursday, December 14–18. Climate methods shifting throughout the Kingdom will carry totally different ranges of rain, starting from mild showers to heavy storms.
➤ Gentle rain might include winds as much as 50 km/h, which might elevate mud and cut back visibility.
➤ Average rain might embrace stronger winds, hail, valley runoff, and better sea waves alongside the coast.
➤ Heavy rain may trigger intense runoff, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and localized flooding in some areas.
Areas Anticipated to Obtain Heavy Rain
A number of areas are forecast to obtain reasonable to heavy rainfall through the week:
Riyadh Area
Rain is anticipated from December 14–17 in Riyadh metropolis and close by governorates.
Lighter rain might have an effect on Al-Aflaj, Wadi Al-Dawasir, and Al-Sulayyil.
Jap Province
Hail, Qassim, and Madinah Areas
Rain is forecast in Hail, Qassim, and the Madinah area, together with Madinah metropolis, Yanbu, Al-Ula, Khaybar, and Badr.
Northern Areas
Al-Jouf and the Northern Borders are anticipated to see the strongest rainfall in the midst of the week, particularly in Sakaka, Dumat Al-Jandal, Arar, Rafha, Turaif, and Al-Uwayqilah.
Rainfall in Southwestern and Western Areas
The Asir and Jazan areas are anticipated to see continued rainfall till December 18, with heavier rain probably in highland areas akin to:
🔹 Abha
🔹 Khamis Mushait
🔹 Al-Namas
🔹 Tanumah
🔹 Fayfa
🔹 Al-Dayer
Areas Anticipated to Obtain Gentle Rain
Gentle to reasonable rain is anticipated within the following areas:
🔘 Coastal and southern elements of Tabuk
🔘 Components of Najran
🔘 Coastal Makkah governorates, together with Jeddah, Bahrah, Khulais, Rabigh, Al-Jumum, and Al-Kamil
Journey and Security Recommendation
The NCM warned that thunderstorms, hail, valley runoff, and excessive sea waves might have an effect on a number of areas.
Drivers are suggested to:
■ Drive fastidiously
■ Keep away from valleys and flood-prone areas
■ Comply with official climate warnings and directions
