26
Jan 2025
9:32 UTC
Saudi Arabia Tactical: Authorities warn of inclement weather conditions in several areas, including Mecca, Riyadh, on January 26; take necessary precautions
Current Situation:
- State media issued inclement weather warnings for several areas in Saudi Arabia on January 26 which will remain in place until 21:00 (local time).
- In the Mecca province, a red alert has been issued for rains, thunderstorms, winds, floods, and low visibility in Maysan, Adham, and several areas in al-Lith.
- In the Riyadh province, an orange alert has been issued for rain, thunderstorms, winds, floods, and low visibility in Afif, al-Duwadimi, al-Quwayiyah, al-Majma’ah, Shaqra, al-Zulfi, and al-Ghat.
- Additionally, a yellow warning has been issued for high winds, low visibility, and thunderstorms in other areas of Riyadh province, including central Riyadh.
Source: SPA
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in the aforementioned areas of Saudi Arabia on January 26 are advised to allot for disruptions and take necessary precautions due to the inclement weather conditions.
- In case of flood warnings, immediately evacuate to higher ground. Once the higher ground has been reached, do not attempt to evacuate the wider region alone and seek professional assistance with evacuations. Do not walk or drive through flood waters.
- Reconfirm all flight and overland travel itineraries.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Saudi Arabia; nationwide
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- State media issued inclement weather warnings for several areas in Saudi Arabia on January 26 which will remain in place until 21:00 (local time).
- In the Mecca province, a red alert has been issued for rains, thunderstorms, winds, floods, and low visibility in Maysan, Adham, and several areas in al-Lith.
- In the Riyadh province, an orange alert has been issued for rain, thunderstorms, winds, floods, and low visibility in Afif, al-Duwadimi, al-Quwayiyah, al-Majma’ah, Shaqra, al-Zulfi, and al-Ghat.
- Additionally, a yellow warning has been issued for high winds, low visibility, and thunderstorms in other areas of Riyadh province, including central Riyadh.
Source: SPA
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in the aforementioned areas of Saudi Arabia on January 26 are advised to allot for disruptions and take necessary precautions due to the inclement weather conditions.
- In case of flood warnings, immediately evacuate to higher ground. Once the higher ground has been reached, do not attempt to evacuate the wider region alone and seek professional assistance with evacuations. Do not walk or drive through flood waters.
- Reconfirm all flight and overland travel itineraries.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Saudi Arabia; nationwide
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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