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RIYADH: Authorities in Saudi Arabia called for caution against thunderstorms in most regions of the Kingdom, starting from Wednesday until Sunday, the state-run SPA news agency reported on Tuesday.
The General Directorate of Civil Defense said that the Makkah region will be affected by medium to heavy rains that may lead to torrential rains and downward winds with active speed that will stir up dust, including the holy capital, Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al-Khurmah, Al-Ardiyat, Turbah, Rani, Al-Muwiyah, Qiya, Al-Khurmah, Bahra, Khulais, Al-Kamil and Al-Jumum.
It also issued similar warnings for parts of the Riyadh region that include the capital, Al-Majma’ah and Al-Zulfi. Thadiq, Rimah, Shaqra, Dharma, Al-Ghat, Al-Kharj, Afif, Al-Dawadmi, Al-Quwaiyah, Al-Sulail, Wadi Al-Dawasir, Al-Aflaj, Al-Muzahimiyah, Al-Diriyah, Huraymila, and the regions of Madinah, Asir, Al-Baha, Jazan, Najran, Hail and Al-Qassim.
The authority also said that light to moderate rains and downward winds were expected, with active speed, causing dust in the Eastern Province, including Dammam, Jubail, Qatif, Al-Ahsa, Hafr Al-Batin, Qaisumah, Nairyah, Al-Khafji, and the Olaya village.
The General Directorate of Civil Defense stressed the need to stay in safe places during the rains and to stay away from water swamps, valleys and areas where torrents gather.
It also warned against swimming in them, as they are unsuitable and dangerous, and to adhere to the instructions announced through the various media and social networking sites.