RIYADH: Authorities in Saudi Arabia have urged the public to show caution after storm warnings were issued for areas of the Kingdom until Sunday.
The Civil Defense said that moderate to heavy rain is forecast for the Asir, Al-Baha, Najran, Jazan, Makkah, Madinah, Hail and Tabuk regions.
Parts of the capital Riyadh, Qassim and the Eastern Province may be affected by moderate rainfall, with a chance of heavier falls, it added in a statement.
The Civil Defense urged people to stay away from dams and places where torrents gather and follow the authority’s safety advice issued through various media and social networking sites.
