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It Is Now Illegal For Individuals To Predict The Weather In Saudi Arabia
Weather observers may no longer predict the weather or any other climatic conditions unless authorized to do so in Saudi Arabia.
Unofficial weather predictions can lead to serious fines and even prison sentences in Saudi Arabia now
The Kingdom’s Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution announced that new regulations would make it illegal for any individual or organization outside of the National Center of Meteorology to predict the weather and climatic conditions.
And those breaching the rules could be jailed for up to 10 years and be handed a maximum fine of SR2 million.
The ban would come into force in six months’ time and was part of efforts by Saudi authorities to regulate meteorological work in the Kingdom, according to news sources.
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Several people are turning to social media platforms to predict weather and benefit from the advertising and financial perks that come from a large following.
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