The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued its daily weather report, revealing a noticeable variation in temperatures across the Kingdom's cities and regions on Thursday. Dammam, located on the Arabian Gulf coast, recorded a high of 29 degrees Celsius, while other coastal cities, inland areas, and mountainous regions experienced varying temperatures, reflecting the country's diverse geography and climate.
Temperature map in the cities of the Kingdom
According to the center's statement, the maximum temperatures in the major Saudi cities were as follows:
- Mecca: 34 degrees Celsius
- Jeddah: 34 degrees Celsius
- Medina: 31 degrees Celsius
- Jazan: 31 degrees Celsius
- Dammam: 29 degrees Celsius
- Buraidah: 28 degrees Celsius
- Riyadh: 26 degrees Celsius
- Hail: 26 degrees Celsius
- Tabuk: 25 degrees Celsius
- Abha: 20 degrees Celsius
- Courtyard: 21 degrees Celsius
This variation reflects the diverse climatic nature of the Kingdom; while coastal areas such as Jeddah and Dammam enjoy warmer and more humid weather, the capital Riyadh in the central region records more moderate temperatures, while the southwestern highlands such as Abha and Al-Baha enjoy pleasant weather and significantly lower temperatures, making them a preferred tourist destination for those seeking cool weather.
Warnings of thunderstorms and flash floods
The National Center for Meteorology's report included not only temperature readings but also advanced warnings of light to moderate rainfall, sometimes thundery, expected in four key regions: Makkah, Al-Baha, Asir, and Jazan. The center cautioned that this rainfall could be accompanied by severe weather effects, including strong winds reaching high speeds, potentially leading to near-zero horizontal visibility, as well as the possibility of hail, flash floods in valleys and ravines, and lightning strikes.
Areas affected by rainfall:
- Makkah Region: The alerts include the governorates of Taif, Adham, Maysan, Al-Ardiyat, Al-Qunfudhah, Al-Lith, Al-Khurmah, Al-Muwayh, Turbah, and Ranyah.
- Al-Baha region: includes Al-Hujrah, Al-Makhwah, Far’ah Ghamid Al-Zanad, Qalwah, Al-Baha, Al-Aqiq, Al-Qura, Al-Mandaq, Baljurashi, and Bani Hassan.
- Asir region: includes Al Majardah, Bariq, Rijal Alma, Mahayil, Al Namas, Balqarn, Tanomah, and many other governorates.
- Jazan region: It includes the governorates of Al-Harth, Al-Dayer, Al-Raith, Al-Ardah, Al-Aydabi, Fifa, and Haroub.
The center emphasizes the importance of following weather updates and adhering to the instructions of the relevant authorities, such as the Civil Defense, especially for travelers and residents of the aforementioned areas, stressing the need to take precautions and stay away from valleys and flood channels to ensure their safety.
