In brief
On Saturday, the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) issued a heavy rainfall warning for the Madinah Region, citing strong winds, near‑zero visibility, hail, flash floods, and thunderstorms. The hazardous conditions were expected to begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 7:00 p.m., with authorities urging the public to exercise caution and follow safety instructions.
The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) warned on Saturday that the Madinah Region would experience heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds, near‑zero horizontal visibility, hail, flash floods, and thunderstorms.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the hazardous weather was projected to begin at 9:00 a.m. and last until 7:00 p.m. the same day.
The NCM urged residents and visitors in the region to exercise caution and follow safety instructions issued by relevant authorities to mitigate the risks posed by the intense storm system.
