Sana'a: The National Center of Meteorology and Early Warning forecast varying and scattered thundery rainfall over parts of several governorates during the next 24 hours.
According to Yemen News Agency, the weather bulletin issued by the center predicts varying-intensity thunderstorms, occasionally accompanied by hail and downdraft winds, over parts of the governorates of Amran, Hajjah, Al-Mahwit, Raymah, Dhamar, Ibb, Taiz, Al-Dhalea, Al-Bayda, and the deserts and highlands of Hadramout and Al-Mahrah. Parts of the Tihama Plain are also expected to experience this weather phenomenon.
Furthermore, scattered rainfall, occasionally accompanied by thunder, may occur over parts of the governorates of Saada and Sana'a, as well as the highlands of Lahj, Abyan, and Shabwah, and the western and eastern coasts.
The center has issued warnings to citizens about the possibility of flash floods flowing through ravines and valleys, urging them to avoid being present in their channels or attempting to cross them during and after rainfall.
In addition, the center cautioned about the dangers posed by thunderstorms and downdraft winds, advising people to stay away from elevated places, tall trees, and towers, and recommending not to use mobile phones or to disconnect the electricity supply during thunderstorms.
Warnings were also issued about potential rockfalls and mudslides on roads and mountain slopes, with a call for relevant authorities to take necessary measures to protect lives and property.
