Saudi Arabia Witnesses Strongest Cold Wave This Year
Saudi Weather expert Abdullah Al-Osaimi stated that the Kingdom is currently experiencing the strongest cold wave of the year.
Al-Osaimi also revealed that this fast-impact wave will reach its peak today, Tuesday, and tomorrow, Wednesday.
Earlier today, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) announced its forecasts for Tuesday's temperatures in various regions of the Kingdom.
According to the NCM, Arar recorded the lowest temperature at -3 Celsius, followed by Sakaka at -2 Celsius, with very cold weather at night and in the early morning.
Meanwhile, Mecca topped the list with the highest temperature at 33 degrees Celsius. Furthermore, Jizan and Najran recorded 31 degrees, followed by Jeddah with 29 degrees, and Riyadh with 14 degrees Celsius.
As for the maximum temperatures, the center announced the following predictions, as follows:
23 degrees in Medina
16 in Dammam
10 in Sakaka
12 in Hail and Buraidah
15 in Tabuk
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