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Arab News
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- Arab News
Moderate to heavy rains to hit Makkah, most of Saudi regions
RIYADH: In much-awaited relief from the searing heat of this summer, most of the regions in Saudi Arabia, including Makkah, Jazan, Najran and Asir, will experience moderate to heavy rainfall starting Thursday. The welcome rain will continue until the middle of the next week, according to the forecast by the National Center of Meteorology. The center forecast on Wednesday issued a warning of moderate to heavy rainfall in Makkah, accompanied by strong winds, reduced visibility, flash floods, hail and thunderstorms. It indicated that these conditions are expected to persist until 9 p.m. Forecasting light to moderate and heavy rainfall in different areas across the Kingdom, the center said that starting on Thursday, Jazan and Baha regions will experience heavy rainfall continuing until the weekend, while moderate rains are expected until the middle of the next week. The holy city of Makkah, the resort city of Taif and the Asir region will experience moderate to heavy rainfall until the middle of the next week, whereas Jeddah will experience light to moderate rainfall. Najran and Badr areas will receive moderate to heavy rains, while Madinah and Yanbu will experience light to moderate rainfall. According to the center, the Saudi capital region of Riyadh and the Eastern Province will experience light to moderate rains this weekend. Amid the warning of rainfall accompanied by strong winds, reduced visibility, flash floods, hail and thunderstorms, the center called on the public to follow its weather updates on its website and social media platforms and to adhere to the instructions of the relevant authorities, including the Civil Defense, to ensure public safety. The General Directorate of Civil Defense also called for caution and adherence to guidelines due to the rainy weather forecast for several regions. The Civil Defense team in Jazan is prepared for field efforts during the rainy days, it said, posting pictures of their rescue team ready for the rainy weather. "#ForYourSafety ... During rainfall ... stay away from low-lying areas, water gatherings, and valleys,' the General Directorate posted on its social media platforms, including X. Abdullah Alotaibi, from Taif, who is working in Riyadh, told Arab News: 'This forecast came as a big sigh of relief from the ongoing scorching heat. With the welcome showers expected in many parts, the weather will turn pleasant with temperature going down and people will feel better after drizzle in different parts.' 'We are eagerly awaiting for rain in Riyadh, currently experiencing excessive heat, to reduce the mercury level,' he said.
Arab News
4 hours ago
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia's KSrelief sends thousands of relief kits for flood-hit northwest Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) on Wednesday dispatched a large-scale emergency relief convoy for thousands affected by devastating floods in northwestern Pakistan. Torrential monsoon rains and cloudbursts have triggered floods in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, damaging critical infrastructure and killing hundreds. Monsoon rains since June 26 have killed 707 people in Pakistan, with KP accounting for the highest number of deaths at 427. According to KP's Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), 377 people, including 294 men, 50 women and 33 children, have died and 182 others have been injured in rains and flash floods across several districts since last week. A large-scale emergency relief convoy carrying food items, tents, solar panels and kitchen utensils was dispatched from Islamabad by KSrelief. The ceremony was attended by Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Pakistan's Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah and KSrelief Pakistan Director Abdullah Al-Baqami. 'I think relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are very unique,' Malki told Arab News after the ceremony. 'We always stand with Pakistan in thick and thin.' He said Saudi Arabia's king as well as its Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman always want to support Pakistan, adding that relations between the two countries 'will grow to new heights in the future.' The relief convoy comprises 10,000 Shelter non-food item (NFI) kits and 10,000 food packages. Each shelter kit includes solar panels with LED lights, two thermal blankets, plastic mats, durable kitchen sets, water coolers, and antibacterial soap, the agency said in its press release. It said each food package weighs 95 kilograms and contains wheat flour, sugar, lentils, and cooking oil, adding that all items were carefully chosen to address the immediate nutritional needs of families affected by the floods. Sanaullah thanked the Saudi government for always standing by Pakistan during its time of need. 'Saudi Arabia has always been standing by Pakistan in difficult times,' Sanaullah told reporters. 'The relations between the two countries are like those between two brothers,' he added. KSrelief said the aid distribution will be carried out in collaboration with Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement Department (RR&SD), and KSrelief's implementing partners, Hayat Foundation and Peach and Development Organization. Over the years, KSrelief has launched numerous projects across Pakistan in food security, health, shelter, education, and disaster response— deepening the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between the two countries. 'The dispatch of this convoy stands as another milestone in this enduring partnership, providing urgent relief to families affected by the devastating floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,' the Saudi agency said. The annual monsoon rains are vital for agriculture, food security and the livelihoods of millions of farmers in Pakistan, though in recent years they have caused intense flooding and landslides amid shifting weather patterns that scientists attribute to climate change worldwide.
Saudi Gazette
6 hours ago
- Saudi Gazette
Heavy rain paralyzes India's financial capital Mumbai
DELHI – Heavy rainfall in India's financial capital Mumbai has disrupted the lives of millions of people, submerging roads and leading to flight and train cancellations. Many parts of the city remain inundated in waist-deep water, with videos showing residents swimming through waterlogged roads as garbage gushed out from clogged sewers. Authorities on Tuesday rescued nearly 600 people who got stuck on an overcrowded monorail system that stopped mid-journey. At least 23 of them had to be treated for suffocation, civic authorities have said. Most schools and colleges remain shut. Some 350 people have been evacuated from the city's low-lying areas and have been shifted to temporary shelters. India's weather department has issued a red alert for the city and its neighbouring districts, predicting very heavy rains on Wednesday, but has said the situation would improve later in the week. Monsoon rains are common in Maharashtra state – where Mumbai is located – around this time of the year. But the region is experiencing particularly heavy rains this time. In just four days, Mumbai has seen 800mm of rainfall, according to the India Meteorological Department, which is well above the average rain the city gets in August. At least 21 people have died in the last four days in rain-related accidents in the state. Mumbai's local trains – a lifeline for millions of commuters – have seen heavy disruptions with thousands of people waiting on platforms on Tuesday as services were delayed for hours. "Trains scheduled for last night have left this morning and those supposed to leave this morning have been delayed to later," a passenger told news agency ANI. Flight operations to and from the city's international airport have also taken a hit, with 50 flights reportedly cancelled over the past few days. "While we want your journey to be as hassle-free as possible, Mother nature has her own plans. With heavy rains expected again in Mumbai, there's a chance this could lead to air traffic congestion and impact flight operations," budget carrier IndiGo said on X. Meanwhile, chaos erupted on Tuesday after a monorail system, which was reportedly full far beyond its capacity, halted mid-track. A passenger who was on the train told BBC Marathi that with the air-conditioning switched off, passengers tried to open the doors to call for help. Fire department and police teams had to use cranes to bring stranded passengers down from the elevated tracks. A preliminary investigation suggested the incident took place due to "overcrowding in the train", according to reports. Opposition lawmakers have blamed the government for being ill-prepared to handle the situation. Aaditya Thackeray of the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) party said several areas, including Mumbai, were witnessing an "absolute collapse of governance". He alleged that the government had done "zero planning" despite red alerts being issued, pointing out that the city's airport was flooded on Tuesday and new water-logging spots had emerged – particularly around recently built infrastructure. Several citizens also took to social media, criticising the city's collapsing infrastructure and poor planning. More than 12 million people live in Mumbai, which sees an influx of migrants from across the country every year, who come in search of better opportunities. While the city has seen a bevy of infrastructure upgrades in recent years – including coastal roads, sea bridges and a new metro system – experts say, investments to improve ageing drainage systems and climate-resilient infrastructure haven't kept pace with the growing population. – BBC
