Heavy rains fall in Al Dhahirah Governorate
The town of Al Wuqbah in the wilayat of Yanqul experienced moderately heavy rains, leading to the flow of valleys and the fall of hailstones. Rains were also reported in the villages of Hali and Wadi Al Harem in the same wilayat.
Similarly, the towns of Al Hajir and Al Shuhum in the wilayat of Ibri witnessed heavy rainfall, causing several valleys to flow.
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