Public Security Directorate renews its warnings regarding the state of instability affecting the Kingdom today and in the coming days of this week

Limited horizontal visibility in the eastern and southern desert regions due to dust gusts formed by the atmospheric instability.

Necessity to adhere to the directives of Public Security personnel deployed in all areas to divert or stop traffic when necessary.

The Public Security Directorate renewed its call to citizens to exercise caution during the atmospheric instability expected to affect the Kingdom starting today, Saturday, until Monday, according to weather bulletins issued by the competent authorities.

Forecasts indicate showers of rain and hail this afternoon in the eastern and southeastern regions, which may be heavy for short periods and accompanied by thunder.

On Sunday, the weather condition will deepen in the afternoon hours to include various regions of the Kingdom, especially in the south and east, including the city of Aqaba, with expectations of occasionally heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and hail. The condition will continue on Monday with chances of rainfall that may be heavy in some areas, accompanied by thunder and hail, in addition to active dust-stirring winds in the Badia regions.

The Directorate warned of the risk of flash floods, low horizontal visibility, and skidding on roads, calling for adherence to the following guidelines:

Exercise caution while driving, especially on external roads and in areas experiencing rainfall or dust, and maintain a sufficient safety distance between vehicles.

Stay away from valleys, flood paths, and low-lying areas, especially in the south and east of the Kingdom, and do not risk crossing them under any circumstances, whether by vehicle or on foot.

Stay away from open areas during thunderstorms and lightning, and take precautions in areas prone to water accumulation.

Follow weather bulletins and warnings issued by the competent authorities regularly.

The necessity to adhere to preventive instructions, cooperate with Public Security personnel, and not hesitate to call the unified emergency number 911 when needed.