04
Mar 2025
4:50 UTC
Saudi Arabia Tactical: NCM issues orange alert for rain in Riyadh on March 4; take necessary precautions
Current Situation:
- Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) has issued weather warnings for several regions, including Riyadh, on March 4.
- In Riyadh, an orange alert has been issued for moderate rainfall accompanied by strong winds, zero visibility, hail, flash floods, and thunderstorms, in effect until 14:00 (local time).
- In Mecca and Medina, a red alert has been issued for heavy rainfall, high-speed winds, reduced horizontal visibility, hailstorms, high waves, and thunderstorms.
- The Civil Defense authorities have advised residents to avoid flood-prone areas, such as valleys, and to refrain from swimming.
Source: NCM
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in the aforementioned areas of Saudi Arabia on March 4 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
Riyadh; Saudi Arabia
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) has issued weather warnings for several regions, including Riyadh, on March 4.
- In Riyadh, an orange alert has been issued for moderate rainfall accompanied by strong winds, zero visibility, hail, flash floods, and thunderstorms, in effect until 14:00 (local time).
- In Mecca and Medina, a red alert has been issued for heavy rainfall, high-speed winds, reduced horizontal visibility, hailstorms, high waves, and thunderstorms.
- The Civil Defense authorities have advised residents to avoid flood-prone areas, such as valleys, and to refrain from swimming.
Source: NCM
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in the aforementioned areas of Saudi Arabia on March 4 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
Riyadh; Saudi Arabia
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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