Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has released a detailed weather map outlining a six-day sequence of heavy rainfall expected to impact wide areas of Saudi Arabia beginning Saturday.

According to the map, the Makkah region will be among the most affected, with moderate to heavy rain capable of causing flash floods, hail, and dust-raising downdraft winds.

The areas included are: Makkah, Jeddah, Al-Kamil, Al-Jumum, Taif, Maysan, Adham, Rabigh, Khulais, Buhra, Al-Lith, Al-Qunfudhah, Al-Ardiyat, Turbah, Al-Muwaih and Al-Khurmah.

In the Riyadh region, moderate rainfall is forecast for Al-Dawadmi, Afif, Al-Zulfi, Al-Majma’ah, Al-Ghat, Shaqra, Thadiq and Rumah.

The center also indicated that Tabuk, Madinah, Al-Jouf, the Northern Borders, Hail, Qassim, the Eastern Region and Al-Baha will experience moderate to heavy rainfall that may result in flash floods, hail and strong downward winds.

Meanwhile, the Asir and Jazan regions are expected to see moderate rainfall throughout the weather cycle.

The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged all residents to exercise caution, stay in safe areas, avoid valleys and flood-prone sites, and refrain from swimming in watercourses. It also called on the public to follow safety instructions issued through official media and government platforms.