Weather warnings issued in Saudi Arabia until Wednesday

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense called on all to be wary of the potential dangers from these weather conditions. (File/AFP)

• The directorate warned of rain, increased chances of thunderstorms
• Flooding and low visibility are also expected in some regions

RIYADH: Weather warnings have been issued for some regions of Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
The bad weather is expected to continue until Wednesday.
The General Directorate of Civil Defense warned of rain, thunderstorms, low visibility and flooding.
The regions of Asir, Jazan, Al-Baha and Makkah will be hit by moderate to heavy rain and strong winds. Some areas could suffer flash floods.
Madinah will be affected by moderate rain and winds, while fog is expected during Sunday night and into the early hours of Monday in the Eastern Province.
Hail and Al-Jouf will experience surface winds and low visibility.
The General Directorate of Civil Defense warned people to stay away from areas susceptible to flooding.