Climate
Saudi agencies issue storm warnings and early alerts across regions
October 13, 2026 at 08:58 PM
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Saudi civil defense and meteorology agencies issued storm warnings and early alerts across Riyadh and the Eastern Province on Tuesday evening.
- Saudi Civil Defense activated early warning alerts in Riyadh and the Eastern Province and raised emergency levels on Tuesday.
- Civil Defense advised staying in safe buildings, avoiding gatherings and windows, and gave emergency numbers 911 and 999.
- The meteorology center warned of moderate rain with flash floods, hail, and near-zero visibility in Riyadh's Dawadmi and Afif until 8 pm.
- The center also warned of light rain and active winds in Sharurah, Najran, lasting until 11 pm.
- Saudi Civil Defense announced Tuesday that the danger has passed in Wadi ad-Dawasir and As-Sulayyil governorates after an early-warning alert.




