Pictures: Hail and torrential rains lash many areas of Saudi Arabia

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast rain in Mecca, Riyadh, Asir, Al Baha, Jazan, Najran, Al Qasim, Hail, Tabuk, Madinah, and the Northern Borders regions until Thursday, with some areas experiencing heavy to moderate torrential rain and hail.

The General Directorate of Civil Defence has issued warnings against approaching areas where flash floods may occur, due to the expected thunderstorms across the Kingdom.

The Directorate emphasised the importance of following instructions posted on social media platforms and taking necessary precautions for personal safety.

Areas such as Asir, Al Baha, Jazan, Makkah, Najran, Al-Qassim, Riyadh, and Hail experienced strong winds, resulting in reduced visibility.