The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued Madinah , indicating that the region is affected by a state of atmospheric instability that includes light rain and surface wind activity.
Weather details and affected areas
The center explained in its daily report that the weather conditions are not limited to Medina alone, but extend to several of its affiliated governorates, namely: Al-Hanakiya, Wadi Al-Fara, Al-Ais, and Khaybar . The accompanying weather phenomena include significant wind activity that may stir up dust and sand, causing a decrease in horizontal visibility on highways and in open areas, in addition to the possibility of scattered thunderstorms.
The National Center for Meteorology has specified the time frame for this situation, indicating that it will continue until 11:00 PM on Thursday, which calls for taking precautions during this period.
Safety and prevention guidelines
Amid these weather fluctuations, the National Center for Meteorology is coordinating its efforts with the General Directorate of Civil Defense, which typically emphasizes the importance of adhering to safety guidelines in such conditions. Citizens, residents, and drivers are advised to exercise extreme caution while driving on the highways connecting Medina to its surrounding governorates, especially given the potential for vehicles to skid at the onset of rain or reduced visibility due to dust.
The authorities also stress the importance of staying away from flood channels and valley bottoms, not risking crossing valleys while they are flowing no matter how low the water level is, and avoiding the use of mobile phones in open areas during thunderstorms to avoid the dangers of lightning.
Geographical nature and the impact of rainfall
These warnings are particularly important given the geographical nature of the Madinah region and its governorates. Areas like Wadi Al-Fara' and Al-Ais are characterized by their topography, which includes numerous valleys and ravines. These areas may experience flash floods even with light to moderate rainfall if it persists for certain periods, making proactive warnings essential for protecting lives and property.
This alert is part of the vital role played by the National Center of Meteorology in monitoring the atmosphere and protecting society, as it relies on the latest technologies and radar systems to monitor clouds and wind movement, which contributes to raising the level of preparedness of service and security agencies to deal with any weather emergency.
