For the first time in history, Saudi Arabia experienced its first snowfall. The pictures from the gulf have astounded the netizens wondering how the hot region received snowfall after heavy rain and hail. The natural development left Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf region with an icy landscape and normally parched mountains and the desert landscape has now turned into snow-covered mountains.
The hilly regions of the place were also covered in snow and the photos from Saudi Arabia have been doing rounds on social media. This unusual phenomenon has the internet in awe. Netizens finally talk about climate change.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), this unusual weather phenomenon can be attributed to a rare low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea. This system brought in air filled with moisture, which when combined with the intense desert warmth, triggered thunderstorms, hail, and even, also snow.
As for the aftermath, Saudi Arabia’s weather department is advising residents to prepare for more thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds in the coming days. No one’s dusting off their snow boots just yet—there’s still a good chance of thunderstorms, hail showers, and some seriously strong winds, which could reduce visibility and disrupt travel. So, while the snow was a welcome surprise, locals are urged to stay on high alert for more unusual weather.
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