Heavy rain and thunderstorms sweep across Saudi Arabia
The National Center of Meteorology forecasts moderate to heavy rainfall across multiple regions with potential for hail and reduced visibility.
At a glance
- Moderate to heavy rain fell across Jeddah governorate on Saturday morning and afternoon
- Light to moderate rainfall recorded in Madinah region with further rain expected
- Meteorological centre warned of thunderstorms, hail, strong winds and near-zero visibility in multiple regions
- Weather conditions forecast to persist until 8 p.m. Saturday
Rainfall was recorded across Jeddah governorate and several other regions of Saudi Arabia on Saturday, with moderate to heavy rain affecting parts of Jeddah and light to moderate rainfall in Madinah, according to the National Center of Meteorology.
The meteorological centre forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms potentially triggering torrential rains accompanied by hail and strong winds across Makkah, Madinah, Hail, Qassim, the Northern Borders, the northern Eastern Province, Jazan, Asir and Al-Baha. Warnings were issued for heavy rainfall in the Hail region and moderate rainfall in Tabuk and Taima, with weather conditions expected to continue until 8 p.m.
Why it matters
Severe weather warnings across multiple regions alert residents and authorities to potential hazards from heavy rainfall, hail and reduced visibility.
Original reporting
- Saudi Gazette — LatestRain sweeps across Jeddah and multiple regions of Saudi Arabia
- Saudi GazetteRain sweeps across Jeddah and multiple regions of Saudi Arabia
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