Meteorologist Issa Ramadan, in an interview with Al-Qabas, reported that a low-pressure system and a cold air front recently brought scattered rainfall to the region. This weather phenomenon, persisting from earlier this week until Wednesday, also caused fog due to rainwater evaporation, reducing horizontal visibility. Rainfall measurements recorded by the Meteorology Department ranged from 0.1 mm in Nuwaiseeb to 7.1 mm in Abdali.
Looking ahead, Ramadan forecasted that the cold front would give way to a high-pressure system, resulting in clear skies and cooler temperatures. Northwestern winds are expected to dominate from Wednesday to Friday, followed by southeasterly winds, with cloud cover likely reappearing on Saturday evening. Scattered rain is anticipated late Sunday into Monday morning, with temperatures continuing to decline.
Ramadan also highlighted the emergence of new weather patterns in the Gulf region over the past two decades, including significant increases in rainfall. For instance, intense rains in Jeddah, Medina, and Mecca caused by cumulus cloud formations have impacted the region’s infrastructure. These changes underscore a shift in Gulf weather dynamics, marked by heavier and more frequent rainfall events.
