Saudi civil defense issues safety warnings as heavy rain sweeps the Kingdom

The rainfall occurred between 9 a.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday. (File/SPA)
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  • The rainfall occurred between 9 a.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday, affecting areas including Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, Aseer, Tabuk, Jazan, Najran and Al-Baha
  • The airport in Madinah received 35.2 millimeters of rain

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture reported significant rainfall in eight regions of Saudi Arabia, with the National Center for Meteorology registering the highest amount in the Madinah region at 37.4 millimeters.

The rainfall occurred between 9 a.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on Saturday, affecting areas including Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, Aseer, Tabuk, Jazan, Najran and Al-Baha.

The airport in Madinah received 35.2 millimeters of rain, while 27.6 millimeters fell in Haram.

In Makkah, Yalamlam and Al-Leith recorded 17.4 millimeters, with 8 millimeters in Al-Leith Dam.

Other regions recorded varying amounts: 1.8 millimeters in Qassim’s Uqlat Al Saqoor; and 28.6 millimeters in Al-Baha’s Bilkhazmar and Al Mandaq.

The Directorate General of Civil Defense issued a warning to the public, advising against swimming in areas where water has accumulated or crossing valleys, which can be dangerous after rainfall.

The Civil Defense urged citizens and residents to follow safety instructions on media channels and social media platforms.