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Saudi Arabia is expected to see heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the south and Makkah region in May, alongside a broader rise in temperatures across most regions, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The seasonal outlook covering May, June, and July indicates above-average rainfall during the first two months before conditions stabilize in July. According to the NCM’s seasonal outlook, rainfall patterns will vary over the three-month period, with May and June expected to record above-average precipitation before conditions stabilize in July. Visual maps indicate that the highest rainfall anomalies will be concentrated in the southwestern regions during May and June, before conditions shift back toward normal patterns in July. In May, rainfall is forecast across parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Makkah, with moderate to heavy intensity that could lead to flash flooding, with the impact expected to extend to parts of Madinah, Hail, Qassim, and the Northern Borders, where rainfall will range from moderate to heavy. In June, rainfall activity is expected to remain above average particularly over Jazan and Asir, extending into Al-Baha and the highlands of Makkah, including Taif. These areas are forecast to experience moderate to heavy rainfall. By July, […]
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