A broadcast video clip captured scenes and footage of torrential storms blocking roads in eastern Taif and sweeping away cars.
The Directorate General of Civil Defense had called for exercising caution, staying in safe places, staying away from places prone to floods and ravines, avoiding swimming in them and following instructions announced through various media and social networking sites. , due to the storm continuing across most of the state from tomorrow, Friday, through next Tuesday.
It indicated that the Makkah al-Mukarramah area would be affected by moderate to heavy rainfall, causing torrential downpours, hail and gusty winds that would kick up dirt and dust, including; Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al-Ardiyat, Al-Kamil, Al-Khurma, Turba, Raniyah, Al-Muwayh, the Holy Capital, Al-Jamoum, Bahrah, Al-Kunfudah and Al-Layth.