Saudi Arabia's Capital Riyadh: Schools Close, Heavy Rainfall Warnings as Unprecedented Downpour Hits Qassim Region
Schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's capital region, were ordered to switch to remote learning on Wednesday due to heavy rain and storms.
The Ministry of Education made this decision based on reports from the National Center of Meteorology for safety reasons.
Lessons will be conducted through e-learning platforms such as Madrasati.
Riyadh experienced rain and temperatures ranging from 17-25 degrees Celsius.
The city of Unaizah in the central region of Qassim had its highest ever rainfall of 94.4 mm in one night, surpassing half the annual average.
Abdullah Al-Misnad, vice president of the Saudi Weather and Climate Society, reported 70 mm of rain falling in Unaizah in just 60 minutes.
Buraidah, also in Al-Qassim, saw 17.5 mm of rain during the same period.
Images showed flooded streets in both cities.
The Civil Defense in Saudi Arabia has issued warnings and safety instructions due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected in several regions including Qassim, Baha, Northern Borders, Jouf, Jazan, Asir, Makkah, Madinah, and Riyadh.
People are advised to avoid valleys and waterlogged areas for their safety.
The National Center of Meteorology predicts moderate to heavy rainfall from May 3-7, with higher than average rainfall throughout May, particularly in Makkah, Jazan, Asir, Baha, Eastern Province, and the Riyadh region.
Lessons will be conducted through e-learning platforms such as Madrasati.
Riyadh experienced rain and temperatures ranging from 17-25 degrees Celsius.
The city of Unaizah in the central region of Qassim had its highest ever rainfall of 94.4 mm in one night, surpassing half the annual average.
Abdullah Al-Misnad, vice president of the Saudi Weather and Climate Society, reported 70 mm of rain falling in Unaizah in just 60 minutes.
Buraidah, also in Al-Qassim, saw 17.5 mm of rain during the same period.
Images showed flooded streets in both cities.
The Civil Defense in Saudi Arabia has issued warnings and safety instructions due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected in several regions including Qassim, Baha, Northern Borders, Jouf, Jazan, Asir, Makkah, Madinah, and Riyadh.
People are advised to avoid valleys and waterlogged areas for their safety.
The National Center of Meteorology predicts moderate to heavy rainfall from May 3-7, with higher than average rainfall throughout May, particularly in Makkah, Jazan, Asir, Baha, Eastern Province, and the Riyadh region.
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