Recent Storms Bring In Strong Winds Across Saudi Arabia

Hera Shabbir
Saudi Arabia has been hit by intense storms sweeping across Makkah, Jizan, Madinah, and Jeddah. Heavy rain has flooded roads, leading to numerous school closures. Strong winds have caused debris to fly around, making travel hazardous and prompting many to stay indoors for safety. The severe weather has created widespread disruption throughout the affected regions.

Residents in Jazan were seen struggling to open their umbrellas due to the strong gusts

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People in Madinah were seen taking cover indoors as flying objects made it unsafe outside

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Visitors at the Prophet’s Mosque also had to run for shelter as the storms brought about strong winds, causing heavy objects to fly around the area.

A video of people picking up Saudi flags that had toppled over also went viral

The Saudi Civil Defense issued a warning for several regions

Cities like Jazan, Makkah, Aseer, Najran, Madinah, Al Baha, and Tabuk have gotten red alerts for heavy rainfall, strong gusts of winds, and risks of flooding.

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