Saudi Arabia Anticipates Peak April Rainfall, Forecaster Reports

Saudi Arabia is forecasted to experience peak rainfall in April, which will be the rainiest month of the year. Regions most affected include Asir, Al Baha, Mecca, and Taif. Heavy thunderstorms and hail are expected, particularly in the mountain areas, along with strong winds in other regions as reported by the NCM.

Saudi Arabia is poised to experience its most significant rainfall in April, marking it as the rainiest month of the year, as per forecasts from the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). Aqeel Al Aqeel, a meteorological analyst, confirmed that April typically sees the peak rainfall in the kingdom during the spring season.

Regions anticipated to be most affected by the rainfall this month include Asir and Al Baha in the southwest, along with Mecca and Taif in the west, which are projected to receive higher amounts of precipitation compared to the rest of the country.

Satellite imagery indicates the formation of a belt of thunderstorms, with expectations of heavy rain over the mountain peaks of Mecca, Al Baha, Asir, and Taif in the upcoming days.

The NCM also released a weather report for Tuesday, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by hail showers and strong winds raising dust in portions of Medina, Ha’il, Tabuk, Al Jawf, and the Northern Borders.

In summary, April is expected to be the month of peak rainfall in Saudi Arabia, particularly affecting the regions of Asir, Al Baha, Mecca, and Taif. Significant thunderstorm activity is anticipated, with accompanying weather phenomena including hail showers and strong winds across various northern areas. Citizens should prepare for potentially severe weather conditions as reported by the National Centre for Meteorology.

Original Source: gulfnews.com