RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense called for caution after rain was forecast in most regions in the Kingdom from Friday until Tuesday.
The authority said people should stay away from bodies of water, swamps, and valleys, and follow instructions announced through the directorate’s various media and social networking sites.
The regions of Makkah, Asir, Al-Baha, and Jazan are expected to experience moderate to heavy rain that may lead to torrential rains, hail, and dust storms.
The authority added that light to moderate rain and downburst, causing dust storms, is expected in the following areas of the Makkah region: Makkah, Bahrah, Al-Jumum, Al-Qunfudhah, Al-Lith, Al-Khurma, Ranyah, and Turbah.
The regions of Madinah and Najran are also expected to be affected by light rain and downburst causing dust storms.
Saudi civil defense calls for caution as rain due across Kingdom from Friday
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Saudi civil defense calls for caution as rain due across Kingdom from Friday
- People should stay away from bodies of water and follow instructions announced through the directorate’s various media and social networking sites
