Heavy Rainfall in Saudi Arabia in August 2024 Causes Massive Flooding.
Saudi Arabia, a country known for its arid climate, experienced unusually heavy rainfall in August 2024, which led to widespread flooding.
Jazan flash floods toll rises to 7 as heavy rain wreaks havoc in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Rain and hail showers to continue in parts of Jazan, Najran, Mecca and Medina.
Such abnormal weather events in a region traditionally considered arid are caused by several factors:
The main cause of heavy rainfall is the seasonal monsoon, which brings moist air from the Indian Ocean. It is the monsoon that causes much of the rainfall in Saudi Arabia, especially in the southern and western parts of the country. Atmospheric fronts: The interaction of cold and warm air masses can lead to the formation of atmospheric fronts, which cause cyclones and, accordingly, heavy precipitation.
Gleb Perov is the founder and chief meteorologist of POGODNIK, a leading weather forecasting service in Eastern Europe. With over 15 years of hands-on experience in meteorology and climate analysis, he has worked private weather services.
Gleb is the author of numerous scientific and analytical publications on climate, magnetic storms, and atmospheric processes. He regularly collaborates with major international agencies such as NOAA, ECMWF.
