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المملكة: Heavy rain in Riyadh… and warnings of floods and accompanying winds


Today, the capital, Riyadh, witnessed rainfall Heavy to moderate rain, within an unstable weather condition affecting a number of regions of the Kingdom, according to updates The National Center of Meteorology.

The Center explained that The rainy condition is characterized by thunderstorms of varying intensity, which may reach heavy, accompanied by active winds that stir up dirt and dust, and hail showers, which leads to a decrease in horizontal visibility in some locations.

He pointed out that the Riyadh region is one of the areas directly affected by the condition, especially the southern and western parts, with the condition expected to continue during the coming hours, and to reach its peak during the afternoon periods. And the evening.

Floods and thunderbolts

The center stated that the accompanying effects include the flow of torrents in valleys and low-lying areas, in addition to activity in falling winds and thunderbolts, calling for caution, avoiding floodwaters, and not risking crossing roads flooded with water.

It stressed the importance of following up on continuous updates through its official channels, given the weather fluctuations that the Kingdom is witnessing during this period of the season. Spring.

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