Tornado Hit Taif in Saudi Arabia
- Publish date: Tuesday، 14 March 2023
The Meteorology centre warns that thunderstorms will occur over this week.
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A massive sand tornado swept across Taif in the province of Makkah, Saudi Arabia and the tornado was captured in a video that went viral on social media on Monday.
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اعصار عصر اليوم في الهجن كبري عشيرة شمال #الطائف سبب تلفيات والحمد لله مانتج عنها اصابات pic.twitter.com/9pVyln2TpG
— سلمان علي بن عالي العتيبيT⛈🏺🎨 (@SalmanAliOtaibi) March 12, 2023
The National Center of Meteorology forecasted on Sunday that thunderstorms of different intensities would hit many regions in the Kingdom over this week. The centre has warned people to expect heavy rain, thunderstorms, over 50 kph sandstorms, hail, and flash floods in most provinces of the country.
Locals can expect torrential rain that will cause low visibility, therefore the meteorology centre encouraged locals to remain up-to-date with the latest weather news through its media channels and communication services.
Image source: @SalmanAliOtaibi Twitter page.