Saudi Civil Defense Warns Public of Thunderstorms, Urges Caution and Evacuation from Flood-Prone Areas
The Saudi Civil Defense is warning the public to take precautions due to expected thunderstorms from Sunday to Wednesday.
People are advised to avoid areas prone to flash floods, waterlogged areas, flood passages, and valleys.
Swimming in these areas is also discouraged.
The storms may cause light to moderate rains, leading to torrential rains, hail, and sandstorms.
The Civil Defense urges strict adherence to safety instructions shared through media and social media.
The text mentions various regions in Saudi Arabia, including Makkah, Riyadh, Northern Border Region, Al Jouf, Eastern Province, Asir, Najran, Jazan, Hail, and Al-Qassim.
In the Makkah region, specific areas like Maysan, Adham, and Al-Ardiyat are mentioned.
The Riyadh region includes Riyadh city and many areas such as Al Majmaah, Thadig, Marrat, Al Ghat, Al Zulfi, Shaqra, Rumah, Huraymila, Diriyah, Durma, Al-Muzahmiyah, Al-Kharj, Hotat Bani Tamim, Al-Hariq, Wadi Al-Dawasir, and Al-Sulayyil.
The southern Al-Baha region is expected to experience moderate rain, according to the directorate.
Swimming in these areas is also discouraged.
The storms may cause light to moderate rains, leading to torrential rains, hail, and sandstorms.
The Civil Defense urges strict adherence to safety instructions shared through media and social media.
The text mentions various regions in Saudi Arabia, including Makkah, Riyadh, Northern Border Region, Al Jouf, Eastern Province, Asir, Najran, Jazan, Hail, and Al-Qassim.
In the Makkah region, specific areas like Maysan, Adham, and Al-Ardiyat are mentioned.
The Riyadh region includes Riyadh city and many areas such as Al Majmaah, Thadig, Marrat, Al Ghat, Al Zulfi, Shaqra, Rumah, Huraymila, Diriyah, Durma, Al-Muzahmiyah, Al-Kharj, Hotat Bani Tamim, Al-Hariq, Wadi Al-Dawasir, and Al-Sulayyil.
The southern Al-Baha region is expected to experience moderate rain, according to the directorate.
Translation:
Translated by AI
