المملكة: Thunderstorms hit most regions of the Kingdom this week

The Eastern Region and most regions of the Kingdom will witness an unstable weather condition during the coming days, as the National Center of Meteorology has predicted thunderstorms of varying intensity that will include all governorates of the Eastern Region.
The amount of rain is expected to range between light and medium, and may reach heavy in some cities such as Hafar Al-Batin, Al-Olayya Village, Al-Nairyah, and Al-Khafji, especially next Sunday and Monday.
The weather condition also includes the governorates of Dammam, Al-Khobar, Qatif, Ras Tanura, Jubail, Abqaiq and Al-Ahsa, which will witness light rain during the same period.

Weather forecast for the week

The National Center of Meteorology issued a report regarding its forecasts about the weather condition that will affect most regions of the Kingdom during the period from Thursday, January 23, until Monday, January 27.
The Center expects thunderstorms of varying intensity between light, medium and heavy in a number of regions and governorates, which requires taking caution and following the instructions issued by the competent authorities.
The Makkah Al-Mukarramah region is witnessing thunderstorms, including Al-Laith and Al-Qunfudhah Governorates, with moderate to heavy amounts during Saturday and Sunday, within the period extending from Thursday, January 23, until Monday, January 27, with separate time periods.

Moderate rain

Rainfall includes the governorates of Taif, Maysan, Adham, and Al-Ardiyat in moderate to heavy amounts during the same period, while the governorates of Al-Muwayh, Al-Khurma, Raniyah, and Turba will witness moderate to heavy rains on Sunday, January 28.
The Holy Capital, Bahra, Al-Jamoum, and Al-Kamel will witness moderate rain during the period from Saturday evening, January 25, until Sunday morning, January 26. Jeddah and Khulais governorates also witness light rain during the same period.
The rain includes the Al-Baha region and its governorates, where Al-Baha, Baljurashi, Al-Mandaq, Qalwa, Bani Hassan, Al-Qura, Al-Makhwah, Al-Hajra, Ghamid Al-Zanad and Al-Aqiq are witnessing moderate to heavy rain during the period from Thursday to Monday in separate time periods..
The Asir region is witnessing moderate to heavy rains, including Abha, Khamis Mushayt, Al-Namas, Tanuma, Al-Majaridah, Balqarn, Rijal Almaa, Barq, Mahayil Asir, Ahad Rufaidah, Sarat Ubaidah, Al-Harjah, Dhahran Al-Janoub, and Al-Barak, during the period from Thursday to Monday.
The governorates of Bisha, Tathleeth, Tarib, and Al-Amwa also witness light to moderate rain during the period from Thursday to Sunday.
The Jazan region is witnessing moderate to heavy rains, including Jizan, Farasan, Al-Harath, Al-Ardha, Fifa, Al-Dayer, Al-Raith, Harub, Al-Eidabi, Al-Darb, Samtah, Ahad Al-Masarha, Al-Twal, Baysh, Sabya, Damad, and Abu Arish, during the period from Thursday, January 25, until Saturday, January 25..

Eastern region

While the eastern region is witnessing rains of varying intensity, including the governorates of Hafr Al-Batin, Qaryat Al-Olayya, Al-Nairyah, and Al-Khafji, with moderate to heavy amounts on Sunday, January 26, and Monday, January 27, while the governorates of Dammam, Al-Khobar, Qatif, Ras Tanura, Jubail, Abqaiq, and Al-Ahsa are witnessing light rain during the same period..
The rains include the entire Qassim region, where the governorates of Buraidah, Unayzah, Riyadh Al-Khubara, Al-Bukayriyah, Al-Bada’i, Uyun Al-Jawa’, Al-Madhanb, Al-Shammiyah, Al-Asiyah, Ibanat, Al-Rass, Uqlat Al-Suqour, Al-Nabhaniyah, and Dhariya will witness moderate to heavy rains on Sunday and Monday.
The Riyadh region is witnessing rains of varying intensity, including the governorates of Afif, Al-Dawadmi, Al-Quwaiyah, Shaqra, Al-Ghat, Al-Majma’ah, Rumah, Al-Zulfi, Thadig, and Harimala, with moderate to heavy amounts on Sunday, January 26, and Monday, January 27.

Riyadh weather

Rainfall includes the capital, Riyadh, Diriyah, Darma, Al-Muzahmiyah, Al-Dilm, Marrat, Al-Hareeq, Al-Kharj, Hotat Bani Tamim, Al-Aflaj, Wadi Al-Dawasir and Al-Salil, in light to moderate amounts during the period extending from Saturday, January 25, until Monday, January 27..
The northern regions are witnessing rain, including the Al-Jawf region and its governorates, where Qurayyat, Tabarjal, Dumat al-Jandal, and Sakaka are witnessing moderate to heavy rains on Monday.
The northern border region, including Turaif, Arar, and Al-Uwaiqila, will also witness moderate to heavy rains on Monday.
The National Center of Meteorology called on all citizens and residents to follow daily updates on the weather situation through official channels and to take caution and caution while moving, especially in areas witnessing heavy rain, and to avoid approaching valley streams and torrential rains, and to follow the instructions of the competent authorities in order to preserve public safety..