Riyadh: The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise caution, remain in safe locations, avoid areas prone to flash floods and valleys, refrain from swimming in them, and adhere to the instructions issued through various media outlets and social media platforms. This comes as thunderstorms are forecast to affect parts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from tomorrow, Wednesday, through next Sunday.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the directorate explained that Makkah Region will experience moderate to heavy rainfall leading to flash floods, hail, and dust storms. Riyadh Region is also expected to see moderate to heavy rainfall that may result in flash floods, hail, and dust storms.
It further noted that the regions of Madinah, Al-Baha, Aseer, Hail, Eastern, Qassim, Northern Borders, Al-Jouf, and Tabuk will be affected by moderate to heavy rainfall, potentially resulting in flash floods, hail, and dust storms, while Najran and Jazan regions are expected to experience light to moderate rainfall.