Saudi Arabia is bracing itself for a period of unsettled weather, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, and the threat of floods anticipated to hit central parts of the kingdom. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has warned people to remain ready as conditions intensify. The showers are forecast to continue throughout Monday, with some areas set to be hit by strong winds, hail, and flash flooding.
The extreme weather is likely to hit Riyadh, Mecca, and the eastern parts especially, where rain may cause hazardous flooding and road disruptions. The NCM also warned the public against going outdoors because of the risk of strong winds that may result in reduced visibility and other unsafe conditions.
Official response teams have been sent in to provide surveillance and to aid evacuations if necessary. Flooding has already occurred in some sections of the nation, with numerous other areas anticipated to lose power as rainwater sweeps over electrical lines. Citizens are urged to stay current and refrain from traveling through the worst of the storms.
Besides the threat of flooding, the tempestuous weather will bring a massive temperature plunge, heralding a sudden change as summer is around the corner. The change in weather reminds everyone about the region’s unstable weather conditions, and the experts indicate that the same weather can become a frequent phenomenon with changes in climate.
