Red and orange alerts warn of heavy rain, thunderstorms and flash floods across Saudi regions
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- The National Center for Meteorology issued red alerts for heavy rain and thunderstorms capable of producing flash floods in Makkah, Jazan, Asir and Al-Baha.
- Orange and yellow alerts covered moderate or light rain, raised dust and other weather hazards in parts of Jazan, Makkah and the Eastern Province.
- The forecast also warned of hail, strong winds, blowing dust and early-morning fog in several areas.
The National Center for Meteorology issued its highest-level red alerts on Sunday as heavy rain and thunderstorms threatened Makkah, Jazan, Asir and Al-Baha.
The storms could produce flash floods, while parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and the highlands of Makkah were also expected to receive hail. Orange alerts covered moderate rain in parts of Jazan Region, including Jazan and Al-Darb, as well as raised dust in parts of Makkah Region.
Yellow alerts warned of light rain in parts of the Eastern and Makkah regions. The center also forecast active winds that could stir dust and sand across parts of Tabuk, Madinah and the coastal areas of Makkah.
Early-morning fog was expected along parts of the Eastern Province coast. The Sunday forecast also warned of rain-bearing thunderstorms in several areas.
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Originally published by Saudi Gazette in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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