Videos: Heavy rain, hail hit Madina, Makkah; warnings issued

Many parts of Saudi Arabia witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied with hail and thunderstorms on Monday. Many roads were flooded in several cities, including Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah, impacting the smooth flow of traffic.

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The country's National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a red alert for heavy rains, thunderstorms and strong winds for several regions until Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority's (SRCA) Makkah Region branch has heightened its readiness level in response to heavy rain warnings issued by the NCM, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

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The authority confirmed the full operational readiness of its command and control room, ambulance stations, rapid response teams, and volunteer ambulance units.

SRCA has also urged the public to adhere to the instructions of the relevant authorities, exercise caution, and prioritise road safety during heavy rainfall, the SPA further reported.

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