More than 34,000 people have been killed in the Palestinian territory since war broke out
It's snowing in the Middle East! It's been quite a week for the Gulf region with the UAE experiencing an intense hailstorm this week, and Oman being lashed by torrential rains that led to the government declaring a national holiday as streets were left flooded. Now, some parts of Saudi Arabia are recording a chilly week with pristine white snow blanketing the mountains on Thursday.
On February 15, Saudi Arabia experienced a sharp dip in the mercury as heavy rains lashed the mountainous regions of Jabal Al Lawz, followed by light snowfall.
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While snowfall in the desert often amazes residents and inspires viral videos, the Tabuk region actually sees snowfall often and is a popular destination for tourists to enjoy the chilly weather. The region is situated at a height of 2,600 metres, and is named after its almond bushes.
On Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency said that "moderate to heavy thunderstorms will occur in Al-Baha, Makkah, Al-Qassim, Riyadh and Sharqiya". It also said that thunderstorms will take place in Madinah, Tabuk, Al Jawf, the northern border and the eastern region.
Take a look at some stunning images from the region:
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