Saudi Arabia issues heavy rain warning across multiple regions

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense has issued a weather warning, forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall across much of the country until Friday.

Affected regions include Makkah, Riyadh, Medina, Tabuk, Hail, Qassim, the Eastern Province, Northern Borders, Al Jouf, Al Baha, and Asir, accoring to Gulf News.

The Civil Defense has urged residents to take necessary precautions, avoid flood-prone areas, and refrain from swimming in valleys. Authorities encourage the public to stay updated through official channels for the latest weather alerts and safety guidance.

In response to the weather conditions, the Makkah Education Department has announced the suspension of in-person classes for students across Makkah and the governorates of Al Jumum, Al Kamil, and Bahra. Classes will be held remotely via the Madrasati platform.

Umm Al Qura University has also switched to remote learning on Tuesday, in line with the National Center of Meteorology's forecast. This includes all university campuses, affiliated offices, and colleges in the Makkah region.