Sana'a: The National Center of Meteorology and Early Warning has forecasted persistent thundery rainfall over several governorates in the next 24 hours.
According to Yemen News Agency, the weather bulletin issued by the center indicates that thunderstorms of varying intensity, accompanied by strong downdraft winds and occasional hail, are likely to occur over the governorates of Al-Dhalea, Taiz, Ibb, Dhamar, Raymah, Amran, Al-Mahwit, and Hajjah, as well as the Tihama Plain.
Scattered rainfall, sometimes accompanied by thunder, is also anticipated over the highlands of Al-Jawf, Saada, Sana'a, Ma'rib, Al-Bayda, Lahj, Abyan, Shabwah, and Hadramawt governorates, along with the western coasts.
The center has issued warnings for citizens to avoid being present in ravines, valleys, and flood channels during and after rainfall. Drivers are advised against crossing ground-level bridges during floods.
Further advisories include staying clear of elevated areas and avoiding proximity to trees and metal structures that can attract lightning. The center also recommends not using mobile phones, disconnecting electrical power supplies, and avoiding water to ensure safety during thunderstorms.
Additionally, warnings have been issued regarding reduced horizontal visibility due to rainfall and fog formation on roads and mountainous slopes, which may affect travel.