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Weather report: Heavy rain recorded across six Saudi regions, Jazan sees highest downpour

Weather report: Heavy rain recorded across six Saudi regions, Jazan sees highest downpour

Jazan recorded the highest rainfall of 35 mm, while five other Saudi regions reported varying amounts across 51 monitoring stations/Representative Image

Widespread rainfall has been documented across the Kingdom, spanning Jazan, Makkah, Madinah, Aseer, Najran, and Al-Baha. Monitoring reports confirm varying intensities across these regions, with Jazan registering the most significant accumulation, including a peak of 35 mm in a single governorate. A network of 51 hydrological and climate stations captured detailed measurements during the weather event.

Jazan: Highest rainfall concentration

Jazan Region emerged as the most affected by the rainfall, particularly in Sanbah, a part of Abu Arish Governorate, where precipitation levels reached 35 mm, the highest recorded in the country during this period.Other specific measurements from Jazan include:

  • Damad: 24 mm
  • Abu Arish (outside Sanbah): 23.1 mm
  • King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport: 19 mm
  • Al-Rawdah: 17.8 mm
  • Jazan Naval Air Squadron: 16.8 mm

These figures highlight a widespread and intense rainfall pattern within the region.

Al-Baha: Moderate rainfall with local variations

The Al-Baha Region saw moderate levels of rainfall across several locations, with notable differences across individual sites.Key measurements include:

  • Balkhzamar (Al-Mandaq Governorate): 29.6 mm
  • Barahrah (Al-Mandaq Governorate): 12.9 mm
  • Bani Hassan: 10.6 mm
  • Baidan: 10.2 mm
  • King Saud Airport: 9.4 mm

These readings suggest a fairly active weather system in the area, particularly in Al-Mandaq Governorate.

Makkah and Aseer: Scattered downpours

In Makkah, rainfall activity was observed primarily in Al-Lith and Maysan:

  • Jaddam (Al-Lith Governorate): 18.4 mm
  • Abu Rakah (Maysan): 17.2 mm
  • Bani Saad (Maysan): 16 mm

Meanwhile, the Aseer Region recorded rain at several highland and urban locations:

  • Al-Faraah (Al Namas): 14.6 mm
  • Sarat Abidah: 14 mm
  • Abha National Meteorology Center: 4.8 mm
  • King Faisal Road (Al Namas): 3.6 mm

These figures reflect moderate but widespread rainfall across mountainous and urban zones in both regions.

Madinah and Najran: Light rainfall ends the trail

The rainfall pattern tapered off as it reached the southern and western edges of the Kingdom.In Najran:

  • Al-Namsah (Badr Al-Janub): 1 mm

In Madinah:

  • Al-Salhaniyah (Al-Mahd Governorate): 0.7 mm

Though these readings were the lowest among all regions, they still contributed to the national weather snapshot compiled by the Ministry. Go to Source

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