NCM Issues Red & Orange Weather Alerts In Several Regions Of Saudi Arabia! Details Inside

Multiple weather alerts were issued across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the National Centre of Meteorology. As it happens, these weather alerts warned against varying conditions that ranged from light to heavy rainfall. As it happens, it also announced that there could be strong winds, reduced visibility and potential flash flooding between Sunday and Monday. Here’s all you need to know about the weather update from Saudi Arabia.

Red, Orange And Yellow Weather Alert Issued For Saudi Arabia

Currently, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is reeling under unstable weather conditions. As it happens, weather alerts were issued on Sunday. These have classified weather conditions under Red, Orange, and Yellow warning levels. As revealed by the Saudi Gazette, heavy rainfall is expected across parts of the Riyadh region under the Red alert. These include Al-Aflaj, Al-Kharj, Al-Hariq, Al-Muzahimiyah, Al-Dalam, and Hawtat Bani Tamim.

Not to mention, they were also issued for Al-Sulayyil and Wadi Al-Dawasir. Eastern Province is also on the Red Alert, with the areas of Al-Ahsa, Al-Uqair, Haradh, and Dhu’aybin, covered until 1 AM on Monday morning. Additionally, Jubail, Khobar, Dhahran, Qatif, Dammam, and Ras Tanura are expected to be affected from 1 PM to 11 PM on Monday.

What Is The Weather In Other Parts?

It is expected that these conditions may bring not just heavy rain, but strong winds and near-zero to zero visibility, thunderstorms, high risk of flash floods and hail.

Orange alerts have also been issued for several regions, which indicate moderate rainfall, and these were for parts of Riyadh, Eastern Province, Northern borders and Al-Jouf. These areas may see light rainfall, strong winds and near-zero visibility. And with Yellow alert, there could be lighter weather conditions for other parts of Riyadh, and the NCM has indicated that these areas might still experience active winds and reduced visibility.

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What Is The Weather Alert For Oman?

This weather update comes when Oman is also reeling under unstable weather conditions. As it happens, heavy thunderstorms are expected to persist even today in the Sultanate. These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by hail and fresh downdraught winds. Not to mention, the Wilayat of Barka recorded the highest rainfall, which reached 133 MM. As it happens, The Times of India, an Indian daily, also reported in its news that due to severe weather conditions in Oman, heavy rains have triggered sudden flash floods.

Wilayat of Barka Receives Record Rains

It is believed that four people were killed and one person was still missing. In its report, it was mentioned how these fatalities were confirmed in the Wilayat of Barka. However, it also mentioned how the rescue teams have managed to save over 40 people across the affected areas. The floodwaters cut through roads and low-lying regions. As it happens, authorities have launched a nationwide emergency alert. So, the emergency teams have been working continuously to rescue stranded residents, and they are also responding to distress calls.

This comes at a time when other parts of the UAE are also facing unstable weather conditions. As it happens, the UAE authorities have issued an advisory for people to follow in order to stay safe during these unprecedented weather conditions.

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