Wet and windy weather to continue until Friday

People across the Kingdom are being urged to exercise caution as the wet and windy weather is set to continue through Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Citizens are advised to avoid areas that might be susceptible to flooding and not swim in open waters, the General Directorate of Civil Defense said.

The Makkah region is forecast to see light to moderate rains as well as winds that could stir up dust storms in Taif, Adham, Al-Ardiyat, Maysan and Al-Kamil, it said.

The Riyadh region, including parts of Afif, Al-Dawadmi, Al-Quwayiyah, Al-Majma’ah, Thadiq, Marrat, Al-Ghat, Al-Zulfi and Shaqra, as well as Jazan, Asir and Madinah are also likely to see wind and rain.

Hail, Qassim, Al-Jawf, the Northern Borders and the Eastern Province are expected to see moderate to heavy rains as well as strong winds and possible dust storms, the authority said.

Light rains are expected in the Makkah region, including the Holy Capital, Jeddah, Al-Jamoum, Bahra, Rabigh, Khulais, Al-Layth and Al-Qunfudhah.