Residents have been advised to stay away from valleys and other flood-prone areas.
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defence has urged the public to remain cautious as thunderstorms are expected to persist across the Kingdom until Friday, bringing risks of flash floods, hail, and dust storms.
Authorities have advised residents to stay in safe areas, avoid valleys and flood-prone zones, and not to swim in such locations. The public has also been encouraged to follow official safety guidance shared through government media channels and social platforms.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology, the Mecca region is expected to see moderate to heavy rainfall, with the potential to trigger flash floods, hail, and dust storms.
The Riyadh region, including the capital and surrounding areas, is also expected to experience similar weather conditions.
The National Centre of Meteorology added that multiple regions across the Kingdom—including Medina, Hail, Qassim, the Northern Borders, the Eastern Province, Tabuk, Al Jouf, Al Baha, Asir, Jazan, and Najran—are forecast to see moderate to heavy rainfall, along with possible flash floods, hail, and dust storms.
