Torrential storms swept across much of Saudi Arabia between April 11 and April 13, 2026, flooding roads, disrupting traffic, and forcing schools and universities to shift to remote learning in multiple regions.
Large sandstorms swept across multiple provinces across Saudi Arabia, with parts of Riyadh and Al Qassim experiencing near-zero visibility through Sunday and Monday, May 4 and 5, 2025.
Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding across Saudi Arabia on March 6, 2025, with Ha’il and Buraidah among the most affected areas.
A powerful tornado struck the Rabigh Governorate along Saudi Arabia’s coast on January 6, 2025, marking the strongest ever recorded in the region. The event occurred as severe weather warnings were issued for heavy rains, hail, and high waves across the Makkah region including Jeddah.
Red alerts for heavy rainfall, hail, thunderstorms, and strong winds affecting multiple regions have been issued by NCM in Saudi Arabia on Monday, January 6, 2025. The severe weather conditions are expected to continue until January 10.
Extreme hailstorms and heavy rain have transformed parts of Saudi Arabia’s desert landscape into a winter-like scene, with snow-like hail accumulation primarily affecting regions such as Al-Jawf, the Northern Borders, Riyadh, and Mecca.
Heavy rainfall since October 27, 2024, has led to severe flooding across Saudi Arabia, with Mecca among the worst affected areas. Streets and pathways in the city, including the Grand Mosque, are heavily flooded, causing significant disruption for residents, pilgrims, and visitors.
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms caused severe flooding in the Mecca (Makkah) region, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Warnings were issued for 8 regions including Madinah, Makkah, and Jazan.
Severe flash floods swept through parts of the city of Medina in Saudi Arabia on the night of Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Footage shared on social media showed intense floodwaters engulfing vehicles and forcing people to abandon their cars in an effort to reach safety.
A bridge collapsed in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia on August 3, 2024, after 10 hours of intense downpours that led to significant flooding and power outages in various neighborhoods.
