World · Middle East · 10 hrs ago
Heavy rain forecast for Jeddah and Rabigh as wider Saudi rain spell approaches
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology expects a new spell of rain across most regions starting Friday.
Jeddah and Rabigh, on the coast of the Makkah region, are forecast to receive moderate to heavy rain on Saturday.
The center says the rain could spread and intensify across much of the Kingdom on Monday and Tuesday.
It is preparing to monitor the weather and has urged people to follow official forecasts and alerts.
Rain can make valleys and flood channels dangerous, so people are advised to stay clear of these areas and not cross flowing water.
The center says the rainfall will vary in intensity, and its latest guidance will provide updates as the spell develops.
A new spell of rain is expected to affect most regions of Saudi Arabia starting Friday, the National Center for Meteorology said.
Jeddah and Rabigh are forecast to receive moderate to heavy rain on Saturday.
Rain is expected to expand and intensify across most parts of the Kingdom on Monday and Tuesday.
Jeddah Municipality has raised its field readiness, deployed teams and equipment, and coordinated with relevant authorities.
The municipality said it has reinforced 16 support centers across 11 sub-municipalities and checked drainage systems, pumps, equipment and staff.
- Who
- The National Center for Meteorology forecast the rain. Jeddah Municipality is preparing for it.
- What
- A new spell of rain is expected across most of Saudi Arabia, with moderate to heavy rain forecast for Jeddah and Rabigh.
- When
- The spell is expected to start Friday. Jeddah and Rabigh are forecast to get moderate to heavy rain Saturday, with rain expanding on Monday and Tuesday.
- Where
- Most regions of Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah and Rabigh on the coast of Makkah region.
- Why
- Not stated
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A new spell of rain is expected to start affecting most regions of Saudi Arabia.
Jeddah and Rabigh are forecast to receive moderate to heavy rain.
Rain is expected to expand and intensify across most parts of the Kingdom.
- Forecast start
- Friday
- Forecast for Jeddah and Rabigh
- Moderate to heavy rain on Saturday
- Expected expansion
- Across most parts of the Kingdom on Monday and Tuesday
- Jeddah Municipality support centers
- 16
- Sub-municipalities
- 11