Heavy Rain and Flash Floods Expected in Several Saudi Regions

Riyadh: The National Center for Meteorology has forecast moderate to heavy rain that could lead to flash floods, with hail and gusty winds expected in parts of the Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah regions. There is also a possibility of fog forming in some of these areas and over the coastal parts of the Eastern Region.

According to Saudi Press Agency, thunderclouds accompanied by gusty, dust-stirring winds are expected over parts of the Najran Region and the southern parts of the Eastern Region. These weather conditions may affect visibility and travel in the affected areas.

In terms of maritime conditions, winds over the Red Sea are predicted to be northerly to northwesterly at speeds of 15-38 km/h, with waves ranging from half a meter to one and a half meters, indicating relatively calm sea conditions. Meanwhile, in the Arabian Gulf, winds will be southwesterly to southeasterly at speeds of 10-25 km/h, with waves reaching half a meter to one meter, also suggesting calm seas.

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