Mecca Records Highest Rainfall in Saudi Arabia with 64mm in Sarar
Mecca recorded the highest rainfall in Saudi Arabia with 64mm in Sarar. The precipitation was reported by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, with data from 129 monitoring stations across 10 regions, including Asir and Jazan outpacing others in rainfall totals. Significant totals were documented across several sites, showcasing widespread weather activity.
On Friday, Mecca experienced the highest rainfall recorded in Saudi Arabia, with the Sarar area in the Taif governorate receiving 64mm of rain, as reported by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. The rainfall data was collected from 129 hydrological and climatic monitoring stations across 10 regions, highlighting significant weather activity throughout the Kingdom.
In addition to Mecca, the report detailed rainfall amounts in various locations including Al Hada Park in Taif, which recorded 42.8mm, and Madrakah in Al Jamum, which saw 40.4mm. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah received 24mm, while several other areas within Mecca recorded substantial amounts as well.
The Asir region also reported notable rainfall, with Tamniyah in Abha receiving 29.4mm and Al Shaaf in Abha measuring 27.2mm. Other significant totals included 19.56mm in Bisha and 18mm in Al Usran in Sarat Ubaid, demonstrating active precipitation across the region.
In Jazan, Al Dair measured 23.7mm, while Al Baha recorded variable amounts, including 11.8mm in Al Baha city. The Eastern Province experienced lighter rainfall, with Umm Al Shafallah train station recording 6mm.
Riyadh saw moderate rain levels, such as 4mm at Kharoub farms in Shaqra. Other significant measurements included 4.2mm in Najran and various totals in Al Hail and Al Qassim, indicating a widespread weather pattern affecting multiple regions.
The recent rainfall in Saudi Arabia, particularly recorded in Mecca, highlights significant weather changes across the Kingdom. With areas like Sarar and Tamniyah experiencing over 60mm and 29mm of rainfall respectively, it is evident that several regions, including Asir and Jazan, have also been notably impacted. This pattern of rainfall is crucial for understanding climatic conditions and water management in the Kingdom.
Original Source: gulfnews.com
