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Meteorology Warns of Rain, Fog, and Thunderstorms Across Yemen

Sana'a:The National Center for Meteorology and Early Warning has issued a forecast predicting scattered rainfall of varying intensity across several governorates in Yemen, along with the formation of fog on mountain slopes, over the next 24 hours.

According to Yemen News Agency, the weather bulletin from the Center indicates that rain, occasionally accompanied by thunderstorms and strong downdraft winds, is expected in the governorates of Taiz, Ibb, Raymah, Dhamar, Al-Mahwit, and Hajjah. Additional areas likely to experience these conditions include the Tihama plain, the western coastal regions, and the western parts of Sana'a, Amran, and Saada governorates.

The forecast also notes the possibility of scattered rainfall in parts of Lahj, Abyan, Al-Bayda, and Al-Dhale'a governorates, as well as in some southern coastal areas. Furthermore, fog is anticipated to form on mountain slopes, potentially reducing horizontal visibility in the governorates of Taiz, Ibb, Raymah, Al-Mahwit, and Hajjah.

The Center has advised citizens to avoid staying in or crossing ravines and valleys during and after the rainfall and to remain cautious of thunderstorms by taking necessary safety precautions. Drivers traveling along the mountain slopes are specifically cautioned about reduced horizontal visibility due to fog and low-hanging clouds. Relevant authorities have been urged to implement precautionary measures to protect lives and property.