Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Probabilities of thunderstorms in most areas of Saudi Arabia will proceed till subsequent Friday, in response to climate stories/

Based mostly on the climate forecasts for varied areas of the Kingdom, the Normal Directorate of Civil Protection known as on residents and residents to take all essential precautions, and strictly abide by the directions and warnings introduced by way of varied media retailers.

It’s essential for everybody to remain in secure locations in the course of the thunderstorms, and to keep away from torrents, swamps, valleys and different locations the place water tends to collect, the Civil Protection mentioned, whereas stressing the significance of not swimming in unsafe locations.

The Civil Protection indicated that the areas of Makkah, Asir, Jazan and Al-Baha shall be affected by medium to heavy rains that will result in flooding, accompanied by hail and brisk winds that fire up mud. In Makkah area, Taif, Al Jumum, Bahrah, Al Qunfudhah, Al-Lith, Al-Kamil, Khulais, Maysaan, Adham, and Al-Ardhiyat are anticipated to obtain rainfall.

Mild to average rainfall, accompanied by energetic downward winds that fire up mud, is predicted to happen within the Riyadh area, together with Wadi ad-Dawasir, As Sulayyil, Al Quwaiiyah, Afif, and Al Aflaj, and Al Muwayh, Al Khurma, Ranyah, and Turbah in Makkah area, in addition to the Madinah and Najran areas.