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Gulf Insider
5 days ago
- Climate
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia Braces For Scorching Heat Wave With Temperatures Nearing 50°C
A punishing heat wave is forecast to intensify across parts of central and eastern Saudi Arabia starting Friday, with temperatures expected to soar as high as 50 degrees Celsius in some areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology. The blistering conditions are set to persist through the end of this week, impacting key cities including Dammam, Al Ahsa, and Khobar, where forecasters predict highs ranging between 48°C and 50°C. In the capital, Riyadh, temperatures are expected to hover between 45°C and 47°C, placing the city firmly within what is being described as 'half-boiling' conditions. Saudi authorities are urging the public to take extra precautions, especially during peak midday hours. Vulnerable groups, including the elderly, young children, and individuals with chronic illnesses, are being advised to avoid direct sun exposure, stay well-hydrated, and remain indoors as much as possible.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Saudi Arabia braces for hotter summer and increased rainfall in July and August
The National Center for Meteorology ( NCM ) has forecast higher-than-average temperatures across central, northern, and eastern Saudi Arabia during the peak summer months of July and August. The seasonal climate update, released through the Saudi Press Agency , is based on weather data collected between 1991 and 2020. According to the NCM, as the Saudi Gazette reports, temperatures in Riyadh, Qassim, Hail, the Eastern Province, and the Northern Borders region are expected to rise by at least 1 degree Celsius in July. In August, the temperature is expected to reach 1.2 degrees Celsius in Jouf, Tabuk, Qassim, Hail, and the eastern regions. The report also forecasts above-normal rainfall in several southern and western regions. These include Najran, Jazan, Al-Baha, Asir, and parts of Makkah and Madinah, south Riyadh, and the eastern areas. Rainfall in other parts of the Kingdom is expected to remain within the normal seasonal range. Live Events The summer forecast reflects the Kingdom's long-term climate and recent weather trends. For example, Jeddah recorded the country's highest-ever June temperature at 52°C in 2010. Al-Ahsa saw a record high of 51.3°C in July 2024, while Dammam and Al-Qaisumah reached 51°C in August 1998 and 2021, respectively. In terms of rainfall, the southwestern region of Jazan experienced the heaviest one-day rainfall in August 2024, recording 113 millimetres. Jazan also held the record for July, with 67.6 millimetres in 1995. Sharurah, located in Najran province, recorded 53.8 millimetres of rain in a single day in June 1996, the highest for that month. Due to the extreme heat expected during the summer, Saudi authorities enforce bans on working under direct sunlight during specific hours to ensure worker safety, as reported by Arab News.
Leaders
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Leaders
NCM Issues Over 59,000 Weather Bulletins to Support Air Navigation, Safety During Hajj
The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) announced that it issued and transmitted more than 59,000 meteorological reports and data entries during the 1446 Hajj season. These efforts were aimed at supporting air navigation and ensuring flight safety by providing accurate, timely information to relevant authorities. As part of its broader operations during the pilgrimage, NCM also issued over 39,000 weather bulletins to assist agencies responsible for crowd management and pilgrim services. These measures were designed to help maintain a safe and stable environment throughout the holy sites. In addition to its operational activities, the center conducted three specialized field research studies involving more than 25 researchers and experts. The studies focused on monitoring microclimate variations, advancing forecasting technologies, and evaluating the environmental and public health impacts of weather conditions in the holy areas. Artificial intelligence was also utilized to enhance the accuracy of numerical weather models. These initiatives were carried out under a comprehensive operational plan developed in coordination with various authorities. The plan also included public awareness campaigns and field outreach programs at the Grand Mosque, the holy sites, and Haramain High-Speed Railway stations, supported by NCM's partners across several service sectors. NCM reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring public safety through high standards of quality and integration, in line with the Kingdom's leadership vision and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Related Topics: Saudi Arabia, Netherlands Discuss Trade Cooperation ROSHN Green Initiative Center: Inspiring Future Environmental Leaders Saudi Arabia Welcomes Foreign Real Estate Investors Outside Holy Cities All You Need to Know about Hajj Rituals: A Step-by-Step Guide Short link : Post Views: 15
Daily Tribune
10-06-2025
- Climate
- Daily Tribune
Hajj bids farewell to summer heat for next 25 years
TDT | agencies This year's Hajj not only concluded a sacred spiritual journey for millions but also marked the final chapter of the pilgrimage's long association with searing summer temperatures. According to Hussein Al-Qahtani, spokesperson for Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology (NCM), Hajj will not return to the summer season for another 25 years. In the meantime, the next eight pilgrimages will occur in the spring, followed by eight in winter and several more in autumn, as the Islamic lunar calendar gradually shifts the dates earlier each year. 'This natural cycle offers pilgrims a rare opportunity to perform Hajj in much cooler and more comfortable conditions for the foreseeable future,' Al-Qahtani explained. This year, temperatures reached 42°C (108°F) — significantly lower than the dangerous 51.8°C (125°F) recorded in 2024, which severely affected pilgrims, especially those without permits. That year, more than 1.8 million Muslims participated, with quotas distributed by country and assigned through a lottery system.
Saudi Gazette
08-06-2025
- Climate
- Saudi Gazette
NCM: Next Hajj in spring season and Hajj in summer will occur after 25 years
Saudi Gazette Report MINA— Hussein Al-Qahtani, spokesman of the National Center for Meteorology (NCM), stated that this year's Hajj season marks the end of the Hajj season coinciding with the summer months. He noted that the next eight Hajj seasons will occur during spring, followed by eight more in winter, then in autumn with gradually rising temperatures, before returning to summer after approximately 25 years. The NCM spokesperson cited that this shift is due to the lunar calendar cycle, which offers pilgrims the opportunity to perform Hajj rituals in more moderate weather conditions during the coming years.
