“Safety Measures Urged as Storms Batter Western Regions: Residents Advised to Stay Indoors As the storm continues to lash western regions of Saudi Arabia, authorities urge residents to prioritize safety by staying indoors and avoiding unnecessary travel.”
In a response to heavy rain and thunderstorms, authorities in Makkah have taken swift action by ordering the closure of schools for Wednesday. The inclement weather has battered parts of Saudi Arabia, with videos circulating on social media depicting pilgrims seeking shelter from an intense overnight thunderstorm.
According to reports from the Saudi Press Agency, Tuesday evening witnessed substantial rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, across various neighborhoods of Makkah Al Mukarramah. The National Centre of Meteorology has issued a forecast indicating the likelihood of ongoing moderate to heavy thunderstorms. These conditions are expected to bring torrential rains, hail showers, active winds causing dust and sand to stir, and reduced horizontal visibility. Regions such as Jazan, Asir, Al Baha, Makkah, and Madinah are anticipated to be impacted.
In a related development, Alekhbariyatv has shared a video on Twitter, offering a visual insight into the challenging weather conditions experienced in the affected regions. The video provides a glimpse of the severity of the ongoing storm and its impact on daily life.
Local authorities are urging residents and pilgrims alike to exercise caution and adhere to safety guidelines during this period of unpredictable weather. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation unfolds.
