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A sandstorm hit Riyadh and its outskirts on Thursday. (AN photo by Rashid Hassan)

Sandstorm hits Riyadh, moderate to heavy rain forecast for parts of Saudi Arabia

  • Road safety authority and Saudi Highway Security warned motorists to exercise caution due to poor visibility caused by the dust storm
  • Rain and snow may also fall in parts of Jazan, Aseer and Tabuk regions
By Rashid Hassan ·
Rain fell on parts of Saudi Arabia early on Sunday, with officials forecasting thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds. (SPA)

Rain lashes parts of Saudi Arabia with warnings of thunderstorms and hail

By Arab News ·
National Center for Meteorology forecast moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, hail and strong winds in part

Saudi authorities warn of inclement weather as country braces for heavy rainfall

By Rashid Hassan ·
Saudi authorities warn of rain, thunderstorms until Saturday

Saudi authorities warn of rain, thunderstorms until Saturday

By Rashid Hassan ·
Update Nepal closes schools as deaths from heavy rains hit 151

Nepal closes schools as deaths from heavy rains hit 151

By AP ·
Pedestrians walk through a flooded street after rain showers in Mumbai on July 8, 2024. (AFP) video

Heavy rainfall in India’s Mumbai disrupts transport, closes schools

By Sanjay Kumar ·
Pakistan records ‘wettest April’ in more than 60 years: weather agency

Pakistan records ‘wettest April’ in more than 60 years: weather agency

By AFP ·
UAE braced for severe weather, task force on high alert  

UAE braced for severe weather, task force on high alert  

By Arab News ·
Bangladeshis pray for rain as heatstroke deaths rise video

Bangladeshis pray for rain as heatstroke deaths rise

By SHEHAB SUMON ·
Sudden heavy rains in Oman kill at least 17 including schoolchildren video

Sudden heavy rains in Oman kill at least 17 including schoolchildren

By AP ·
Saudi authorities urge caution amid weather warnings

Saudi authorities urge caution amid weather warnings

By Arab News ·
Intense rainfall sweeps across Dubai

Intense rainfall sweeps across Dubai

By AP ·

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