Introduction to the recent rainy weather
Over the past 24 hours, Saudi Arabia has experienced positive weather changes, including widespread rainfall. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture reported varying levels of rainfall across nine different regions, with Tabuk recording the highest amount. This bodes well for a promising agricultural season and will bolster the Kingdom's strategic water reserves.
The climatic context and the importance of rainfall in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia is characterized by its arid desert climate across most of its regions, making rainfall a critical climatic and environmental event. Historically, many agricultural areas have relied on the rainy season to replenish groundwater and fill the dams constructed by the government as part of its strategic water security plans. This rainfall coincides with major national efforts, such as the "Saudi Green Initiative," which aims to increase vegetation cover and combat desertification. Natural rainfall plays a pivotal role in achieving these regional and international environmental objectives.
Details of rainfall amounts in Saudi regions
Based on the daily report issued by the Ministry, which relies on accurate readings from 115 hydrological and climatological monitoring stations (from 9:00 AM Wednesday to 9:00 AM Thursday), the details are as follows:
- Tabuk region: The highest amount of rainfall was recorded at 40.2 mm on King Abdullah Road in Tabuk city, followed by Al-Qulaybah in Tayma with 21.4 mm, then Al-Far’ah in Al-Wajh with 20.6 mm.
- Madinah region: Al-Ula Airport recorded 23.8 mm, and Hajar Station in Al-Ula recorded 12.4 mm.
- Al-Qassim region: The amounts in Buraidah reached 14.2 mm, and in the Ministry of Environment branch station in Al-Nabhania 5.2 mm.
- Northern Borders and Al-Jawf: Hazm Al-Jalamid in Arar recorded 7.4 mm, and Arar Airport 7.2 mm. In Al-Jawf, the National Agricultural Station in Tabarjal recorded 5.2 mm, and Abu Ajram in Dumat Al-Jandal 4.8 mm.
- Hail region: Hail Airport recorded 4 mm, and Al-Madain neighborhood recorded 2.7 mm.
- Makkah Region: Rainfall reached 3.6 mm in Al-Shafa in Taif, and 3.4 mm in Al-Quray’ Bani Malik Center in Maysan.
- Asir region: Wadi Ibn Hashbal in Khamis Mushait recorded 2.6 mm, and Tabash’ah 1.6 mm.
- Riyadh region: Al-Kharou'iyah in Al-Quwai'iyah Governorate recorded 1.1 mm, and Saja Al-Fara' Reserve in Afif recorded 0.8 mm.
Expected impact of the weather conditions
Locally, these rains contribute to moderating the weather and lowering temperatures, in addition to their effective role in clearing the air of dust particles. They also have a positive impact on the agricultural sector by irrigating rain-fed crops and easing the burden on farmers. These rainy periods are always accompanied by continuous warnings from relevant authorities, such as the General Directorate of Civil Defense, urging caution and advising people to stay away from valleys and flood channels to ensure the safety of lives and property.
Monitoring rainfall amounts
In the interest of transparency and providing accurate information to citizens and researchers, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture called on all those interested to learn more details about the amounts of rainfall in all regions of the Kingdom during the past 24 hours, to visit the official link dedicated to that .
