Makkah: Seven areas throughout Saudi Arabia recorded scattered rainfall over the previous 24 hours, with the Makkah area recording the very best totals.
In response to the Ministry of Surroundings, Water and Agriculture’s newest hydrological and climatic bulletin on Sunday, November 16, a complete of 49 monitoring stations recorded rainfall throughout Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, Qassim, the Japanese Province, the Northern Borders and Al-Baha, reflecting the broad influence of the present climate system.
Makkah led the nationwide readings, with Sabt Al-Jarah in Al-Qunfudhah receiving 32.2 mm. Different notable measurements had been:
- 25.0 mm in Al-Dar Al-Bayda (Taif)
- 24.2 mm in Al-Ruknah (Al-Muwayh)
- 16.4 mm in Al-Hada (Taif)
Within the Madinah area, rainfall reached:
- 10.6 mm in Al-Hasu (Al-Hanakiya)
- 10.2 mm in Al-Hasu Municipality
Further readings from different areas included:
Riyadh Area
- 3.0 mm in Al-Alqa – Al-Zulfi
- 2.7 mm in Al-Zulfi
Qassim Area
6.0 mm in Al-Fawarah (Buraydah)
6.0 mm in Al-Batin (Buraydah)
Japanese Province
- 3.3 mm in Hafr Al-Batin
- 2.8 mm in Hafr Al-Batin Airbase
Northern Borders
Al-Baha Area
- 2.9 mm in Bani Hassan
- 0.5 mm in Bal-Khazmar (Al-Mandaq)
The ministry mentioned the info kinds a part of its routine monitoring to trace rainfall patterns and assist regional preparedness efforts.
On Thursday, November 13, mosques throughout Saudi Arabia carried out a rain-seeking (Istisqa) prayer, after Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz known as for it to ask God to ship rain.
The identical day, the Nationwide Centre for Meteorology (NCM) issued a climate alert forecasting heavy rainfall from Friday, November 14, by Monday, November 17. The alert warned of intense downpours, thunderstorms and potential flash floods, urging residents to take precautions.
The Normal Directorate of Visitors additionally suggested motorists to drive rigorously in wet circumstances, cut back velocity and keep a protected distance between autos.
