The "Anwaa" app , the digital arm of the National Center of Meteorology in Saudi Arabia, has achieved an unprecedented technological milestone, experiencing a significant surge in usage rates coinciding with the recent weather fluctuations and rainfall across the Kingdom. Official data revealed that the app recorded over 514 million transactions in just one week, placing it at the forefront of weather applications in the Middle East.
Digital leap and regional leadership
This achievement was not a coincidence, but rather the result of growing trust among citizens and residents in the accuracy of data issued by official authorities. The application has become the most used weather app regionally and has also secured second place among all the most downloaded free apps on digital stores (App Store and Google Play). This advanced ranking reflects a fundamental shift in user behavior, as they now rely on trusted sources instead of personal opinions or rumors, especially during times of severe weather.
Record numbers reflect technical robustness
The detailed statistics compiled by the technical teams at the National Center for Meteorology revealed remarkable figures, where:
- The interaction peaked last Tuesday with a surge of over 1.5 million visits in a single day.
- The total number of active weekly visits has risen to nearly 4 million .
- 180 million were executed in a single day, demonstrating the efficiency of the digital infrastructure and its ability to absorb enormous pressure without service interruption.
A vital role in the public safety system
The importance of the "Anwaa" app extends far beyond its role as a mere temperature monitoring tool; it has become a cornerstone of the early warning and public safety system. Given the Kingdom's geographical nature, which makes it prone to flash floods and rapid weather fluctuations, the instant alert feature has proven to be a digital lifeline. The app issued approximately 6.9 million warning notifications in a single day, and the total number of proactive alerts reached 23 million over the past week, directly contributing to guiding the public in taking necessary precautions and protecting lives and property.
Sustainability of reliance and the future of digital services
Data indicates that interest in the application was not merely fleeting, but rather sustained, with 9.2 million visits in the past 30 days. This success aligns with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 for digital transformation and building a smart, data-driven society. It also underscores the National Center of Meteorology's success in harnessing advanced technologies to serve humanitarian needs, setting a benchmark for managing natural disasters through innovative digital solutions.
