Saudi Arabia grapples with severe rainstorms, prompting school closures and widespread chaos as flooded roads wash away cars.
The National Center of Meteorology warns of continued inclement weather, including moderate to heavy thunderstorms with strong winds and hail, affecting the Riyadh region until Monday.
Areas such as Riyadh, Diriyah, and Huraymala stretching from Dhurma to Al Quwaiiyah are particularly impacted.
Precautionary measures lead to the suspension of classes in Asir, Najran, and other affected regions on Sunday.
Prominent educational institutions like King Khalid University, Najran University, and faculties of the University of Bisha have also halted classes.
The weather forecast predicts additional disruptions in eastern regions and northern borders due to light to medium rainfall, exacerbating conditions with raised dust and winds.
Maritime conditions in the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf remain turbulent, with thunderstorms expected to bring wind speeds of up to 50 km/h and wave heights exceeding two meters.
