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Red alerts warn of heavy rain and flash floods in four Saudi regions
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology issued red alerts for parts of four regions on Sunday.
The affected areas are Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah.
The center forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms that could bring hail and strong winds carrying dust and sand.
The storms could cause flash floods, making conditions hazardous in affected areas.
Fog may also form in parts of the four regions and along coastal areas of the Eastern Province.
The alerts are based on the center’s Sunday forecast; no further steps or timing for the weather were given.
Red alerts for heavy rain were issued for parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah on Sunday.
The National Center for Meteorology forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms in parts of the four regions.
The storms could cause flash floods and may bring hail and winds that stir up dust and sand.
Fog may also form in parts of the four regions and along coastal areas of the Eastern Province.
- Who
- The National Center for Meteorology issued the forecast and red alerts.
- What
- Red alerts warn of heavy rain and flash-flood risk, with thunderstorms also possible.
- When
- Sunday.
- Where
- Parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah.
- Why
- The forecast thunderstorms could bring heavy rain and cause flash floods.
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- Regions under red alerts
- Parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah
- Forecast conditions
- Moderate to heavy thunderstorms, possible hail and active winds
- Flash-flood risk
- Storms could cause flash floods
- Additional weather risk
- Fog may form, including along coastal parts of the Eastern Province