The Weather Forecast and Early Warning Center at the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology confirmed, in its warning weather bulletin issued this evening, Monday 11/18/2024, that satellite images and the outputs of various global numerical models indicate the presence of a tropical disturbance in the Arabian Sea with the possibility of... Its effects extend to our country..

The Center therefore expects, with the will of God Almighty, the following:

(1) On Tuesday: thunderstorms of varying intensity fell on the Socotra Archipelago, being more severe in the eastern regions in addition to parts of the western highlands and slopes.

(2) On Wednesday: thunderstorm rains continued over parts of the western highlands and slopes and the Socotra Archipelago, with its extension to the Gulf of Aden and the coasts of the Al-Mahra and Hadramaut governorates and the inland areas close to them.

(3) Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: Thunderstorms continue to fall on the Socotra Archipelago and the western highlands and slopes, with their extension to parts of the western coastal plains and the coasts, highlands and plateaus of the interior of the governorates of Al-Mahra, Hadhramaut, Shabwa, Abyan, Ma’rib, in addition to the Gulf of Aden and the governorate.

The Forecast Center warned citizens and vehicle drivers against being in the depths of valleys and flood streams, and walking on slippery mud roads in areas where rain is expected. It also warned against approaching electricity poles, billboards, and trees, stressing the necessity of turning off mobile phones during thunderstorms.

He also warned of wind activity that stirs up sand and dust during thunderstorms and precipitation, and in areas within the range of the influence of thunderclouds... stressing that he is following developments in the weather condition over a 24-hour period, and providing him with the latest developments about it.

The Weather Forecast and Early Warning Center called on the media and citizens to adopt the information issued by the official authorities represented by the Meteorology Sector, affiliated with the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology.