Watch: Rain hits Prophet’s Mosque as Saudi issues flood alert
Madinah City: Rain fell across various parts of Madinah on Saturday morning, November 7, including the area surrounding the Prophet’s Mosque, as Saudi Arabia issued a heavy rain warning for the region.
The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that light to moderate rainfall was recorded across Madinah, with overcast skies and the possibility of further showers.
The National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) forecast heavy rainfall across Madinah region, accompanied by thunderstorms, strong winds, hail and flash floods. Strong winds could also stir up dust and sand, reducing horizontal visibility to near zero in some areas.
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The warning was in effect from 9 am to 7 pm on Saturday. Residents and visitors were urged to exercise caution and follow safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
70 ambulance teams deployed in Madinah
In preparation for the expected weather conditions, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) deployed 70 ambulance teams and support vehicles across Madinah to strengthen emergency response.
The NCM also forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms across parts of Makkah, Hail, Qassim, the Northern Borders and northern areas of the Eastern Province. Similar conditions were expected in parts of Jazan, Asir and Al-Baha.
Light to moderate rainfall was forecast in parts of Tabuk, Al-Jouf and northern Riyadh, while fog formation was also possible in some areas.
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