Temperatures in Saudi Arabia: Drop in Dammam and rain in the Eastern Province
The National Center for Meteorology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced the latest reports monitoring the minimum temperatures recorded in various cities and governorates of the Kingdom, as the Eastern Province witnessed a significant decrease in temperatures, and the city of Dammam recorded 11 degrees Celsius, indicating relatively cold weather that requires taking the necessary precautions, especially during the night and early morning hours.
Details of minimum temperatures in the cities of the Kingdom
The report issued Thursday night/Friday morning revealed a clear variation in temperatures across different regions, with some northern cities approaching freezing point, while western coastal cities maintained moderate temperatures. The detailed list of minimum temperatures recorded is as follows:
- Dammam: 11 degrees Celsius.
- Mecca: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Medina: 10 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 8 degrees Celsius.
- Jeddah: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 9 degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk: 1 degree Celsius.
- Buraidah: 6 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 0 degrees Celsius (freezing point).
- The courtyard: 4 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 5 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka: 3 degrees Celsius.
- Jazan: 24 degrees Celsius.
- Najran: 14 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Kharj: 4 degrees Celsius.
- Combined: 6 degrees Celsius.
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 8 degrees Celsius.
- Dawadmi: 5 degrees Celsius.
- Sharurah: 17 degrees Celsius.
Weather alerts: Heavy rain expected in the Eastern Province
Coinciding with the drop in temperatures, the National Center for Meteorology issued an advanced weather alert for the Eastern Province, warning of heavy rainfall expected to continue until 10:00 PM on Thursday. This alert covers the governorates of Khafji, Nairyah, and Qaryat Al-Ulya.
The center indicated that this weather condition will be accompanied by several weather phenomena that may affect daily life and traffic, including:
- High-speed winds may stir up dust and sand.
- Lack of horizontal visibility, which requires caution while driving.
- Hailstones fell.
- Flash floods in valleys and low-lying areas.
- Thunderstorms associated with cumulonimbus clouds.
The importance of weather monitoring and climate diversity in the Kingdom
The reports issued by the National Center for Meteorology are of paramount importance in guiding the daily lives of citizens and residents, playing a pivotal role in maintaining public safety. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is characterized by a wide climatic and geographical diversity, resulting in significant temperature variations between the northern regions, which may experience snowfall and sub-zero temperatures, and the coastal areas, which are characterized by relative humidity and milder temperatures.
This climatic diversity directly impacts economic and social activities, from agriculture and harvesting seasons to the organization of tourism and recreational events. Monitoring these reports is crucial to avoid risks arising from sudden weather fluctuations, such as flash floods or sandstorms.
Public safety recommendations
In light of these volatile conditions, experts and relevant authorities advise following weather forecasts regularly, staying away from flood channels and valleys during rainfall, and exercising caution when driving on highways and open roads, especially in areas experiencing low horizontal visibility or active surface winds, to ensure everyone's safety.
