Tabuk tops the list of rainfall amounts in Saudi Arabia over the past 24 hours
Tabuk records the highest rainfall amounts in Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture announced that varying intensities of rainfall were recorded across nine different regions in the past 24 hours. In its latest report documenting rainfall amounts in Saudi Arabia, the Tabuk region topped the list, recording the highest rainfall of 40.2 mm on King Abdullah Road in Tabuk city. This report is based on precise readings from 115 carefully distributed hydrological and climatological monitoring stations, which recorded data from 9:00 AM Wednesday to 9:00 AM Thursday.
Climate context and historical efforts to monitor weather
Saudi Arabia is a country with an arid to semi-arid desert climate, characterized by scarce rainfall for most of the year, except during specific periods of seasonal weather fluctuations and precipitation. Historically, the Saudi government has given considerable attention to the water and agriculture sectors, establishing a vast network of hydrological and climatological monitoring stations to accurately track weather changes. This focus stems from the critical need for efficient water resource management and the construction of dams to harvest rainwater, which contributes to enhancing the Kingdom's long-term water and food security and addressing the challenges of climate change.
Readings in different governorates
The daily report provided detailed information on rainfall distribution across various regions. In the Riyadh region, Al-Kharou'iyah in Al-Quway'iyah Governorate recorded 1.1 mm, and the Saja Al-Fara' Reserve in Afif recorded 0.8 mm. In the Makkah region, rainfall reached 3.6 mm in Al-Shafa in Taif and 3.4 mm in Al-Quray' Bani Malik Center in Maysan. In the Madinah region, Al-Ula Airport recorded 23.8 mm, and Hajar Station in Al-Ula recorded 12.4 mm.
The readings also included the Qassim region, where Buraidah recorded 14.2 mm and the Ministry's branch station in Al-Nabhania recorded 5.2 mm. In the Asir region, Wadi Ibn Hashbal in Khamis Mushait recorded 2.6 mm and Tabashah 1.6 mm. Besides Tabuk, which recorded the highest rainfall, amounts reached 21.4 mm in Al-Qulaybah in Tayma and 20.6 mm in Al-Fari'ah in Al-Wajh.
In Hail, the airport recorded 4 mm of rainfall, and the Al-Madain district recorded 2.7 mm. Meanwhile, the Northern Borders region recorded 7.4 mm in Hazm Al-Jalamid in Arar, and 7.2 mm at Arar Airport. Finally, the Al-Jawf region recorded 5.2 mm at the National Agricultural Station in Tabuk, and 4.8 mm in Abu Ajram in Dumat Al-Jandal.
Strategic importance and expected impact of rainfall
These rainfalls are of paramount importance and have a wide-ranging positive impact at both the local and regional levels. Locally, they contribute to replenishing groundwater reservoirs, which many regions rely on to meet their water needs. They also play a vital role in supporting the agricultural sector and improving the quality of natural pastures, thus benefiting livestock breeders and animal production. Environmentally, the rainfall helps to lower temperatures, purify the air of dust particles, and promote the flourishing of vegetation, which in turn helps to mitigate sand encroachment and desertification. Regionally, these climatic changes reflect significant shifts in weather patterns across the Arabian Peninsula, underscoring the importance of cooperation in meteorological fields.
Continuous monitoring and regular updates
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture is committed to providing information with complete transparency to the public and specialists. The Ministry invites all those interested in learning more details about rainfall amounts across the Kingdom over the past 24 hours to visit the official link provided, ensuring they remain up-to-date with the latest climate and environmental developments.
