Saudi Arabia | Al-Jawf Desert Witnesses Historic Hail, Raising Concerns About Climate Change (Photos)

Arab Weather - The Al-Jawf region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia witnessed a rare climatic event, as strong storms swept the region accompanied by unexpected snowfall and hailstorms, surprising and astonishing locals and experts alike. In a unique scene, snow covered the mountain peaks and deserts known for their dryness and cracks, and Al-Jawf witnessed this major transformation since last Wednesday, as snow and heavy rain poured over large parts of it.

Also this snow, these pictures and clips were taken in the Al-Jawf area, specifically Dumat Al-Jandal North of the Arab Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2024. pic.twitter.com/zIhcS6vJaq

— Dosha Al Shamri (@id7is) November 3, 2024

Rivers and streams flow amidst unusual climate changes

As a result of this rare climatic event, Al-Jawf witnessed radical changes in its natural features, as rivers and streams that were dry began to flow again, giving a new character to the landscape that locals had never seen before. This phenomenon aroused excitement and amazement among people.

Capturing the blend of sand and hail, these photos from the Ha'il-Rafha road, taken on Saturday afternoon in 2024.

Hamad Al-Saloom. pic.twitter.com/UaGwKmKVQ3

- Najdean Memoirs (@NajdiMemoirs) November 3, 2024

Analysis of the causes of unusual weather and the role of experts

The unusual weather is due to a low pressure system centered over the Arabian Sea, which has brought in moisture-laden air that interacted with the intense heat of the desert, creating these strange storms. This interaction is attributed to the region’s unstable atmosphere, with the combination of moisture and extreme heat leading to these unusual weather phenomena. As images of the snow covering the desert spread across social media, the phenomenon became a topic of public debate among experts and citizens alike, with some raising questions about the potential impacts of climate change and its role in these weather fluctuations.

This rare weather event has raised concerns among some about the potential impacts of climate change, fueling discussions about how to prepare for future changes in the region, with the potential for these climate shifts to impact natural life and ecosystems in desert areas in particular.

Northern Saudi Arabia: Snow blankets the desert after heavy rains and hail. Just yesterday, winter transformed the mountainous landscape.

Yes, this is normal. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have well-known weather modification programs. pic.twitter.com/ZoFQ3Gav92

— Global Dissident (@GlobalDiss) November 3, 2024

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