Saudi Arabia Severe Weather and Floods; Arabian Gulf Storms
A very potent low pressure system has started forming over the Arabian Peninsula and Southwest Asia. The low pressure system will have a widespread effect over Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Southern Iraq, Iran, Bahrain, Qatar, and then possibly the UAE and Oman.
Parts of Saudi Arabia have seen intense thunderstorms today on Nov 25 with Jeddah receiving 70mm in less than 12 hours as thunderstorms exapand to the holy city of Mecca. There are reports of death cases in Jeddah due to the flood. We should all pray for the safety of all people and pilgrims currently in Saudi Arabia.
Storms rumbling through Saudi Arabia
This low pressure system is set to intensify further and produce heavy rain over the northern portion of the Arabian Gulf including surrounding cities in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait for at least 3 days (Thursday to Saturday). Later the associated cold front of the system is forecasted to arrive into the UAE bringing thundershowers and cooler air with it.World Meteorological Organization listed Jeddah as a severe weather are with 70mm of rain.
- World Meteorological Organization listed Jeddah as a severe weather area with 70mm of rain
- Rain forecast for the next 15 days.
Notice above the 100mm of rain for the next 7 days south of Kuwait over Northen Saudi Arabia (and this excludes the rain falling in the early hours of Nov 25). And Mecca/Jeddah seems to be going to have another round of thunderstorms. Can’t rally comment on the 2nd panel which shows gigantic storm over Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE. Still too early to comment!
Most discussed posts