Civil defense warning as thunderstorms forecast for southern Saudi Arabia

Civil defense warning as thunderstorms forecast for southern Saudi Arabia
The authority urged residents of these areas to avoid getting themselves into valleys and rainwater ponds. (SPA)
Updated 29 October 2018
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Civil defense warning as thunderstorms forecast for southern Saudi Arabia

Civil defense warning as thunderstorms forecast for southern Saudi Arabia
  • Moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms were expected along with strong wind and lifted dust
  • The authority urged residents of these areas to avoid getting themselves into valleys and rainwater ponds

JEDDAH: The Saudi Civil Defense in Jazan has warned citizens and residents to be careful during expected unstable weather conditions.

The Presidency of Meteorology and Environment Protection earlier said moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms were expected along with strong wind and lifted dust. The presidency warned of torrential floods from the rainy weather expected to last overnight on Monday.

The authority urged residents of these areas to avoid getting themselves into valleys and rainwater ponds.