Sana'a: The National Center of Meteorology and Early Warning expects moderate to heavy 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 moderate to heavy thunderstorms, accompanied by strong downdraft winds and occasionally hail, over parts of Hajjah, Al-Mahwit, Raymah, Dhamar, Ibb, Taiz, Al-Dhalea, the highlands of Lahj, Abyan, Shabwah, and Hadramout, as well as parts of the Tihama Plain and the western coast.
Scattered rainfall, occasionally accompanied by thunder, is likely over parts of Al-Jawf, Marib, and Al-Bayda, and western parts of Saada, Amran, and Sana'a, as well as the southern and eastern coasts. The Center warned citizens against flash floods in ravines and valleys, being present in their paths, and risking crossing them during and after rainfall.
It also warned of the dangers of thunderstorms and downdraft winds, advising people to avoid being in elevated areas and near trees and tall towers, refrain from using mobile phones, and ensure that the electricity supply is disconnected during thunderstorms. It further warned of rockfalls and mudslides on roads and mountain slopes, as well as reduced horizontal visibility due to rainfall and the formation of fog on roads and mountain slopes.
The Center urged the relevant authorities to take the necessary measures to preserve lives and property.
