Dubai: Saudi Arabia is bracing for widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall from Tuesday until Saturday, with flash floods, hail and strong winds exceeding 60km/h possible in several regions, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM).

The NCM forecast moderate to heavy thunderstorms across Jazan, Asir, Al Baha, Mecca, Medina, Hail, Riyadh, Qassim, the Eastern Province and Najran, with rainfall expected to intensify in parts of these regions.

Al Jouf, the Northern Borders region and Tabuk are expected to experience light to moderate rainfall during the same period.

Heavy rainfall in Jazan and Asir

Jazan is forecast to receive moderate to heavy rainfall from Tuesday through Saturday, with particularly intense downpours on Tuesday and Wednesday in Al Rayth, Harub, Al Dayer, Al Eidabi, Fayfa, Al Aridah and Al Harth.

Heavy rainfall is also expected on Wednesday and Thursday in Jazan city, Farasan, Al Darb, Baish, Sabya, Damad, Abu Arish, Ahad Al Masarihah, Samtah and Al Tuwal.

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