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Arab world: Thunderstorms expected in 4 countries; these are the main areas covered by the rain forecast.

Arab world: Thunderstorms expected in 4 countries; these are the main areas covered by the rain forecast.

Video: Severe sandstorm blocks out daylight in Qassim, plunging the city into complete darkness

Video: Severe sandstorm blocks out daylight in Qassim, plunging the city into complete darkness

See via satellite images: The largest snow accumulation in May on the mountains of Lebanon since the beginning of the 21st century

See via satellite images: The largest snow accumulation in May on the mountains of Lebanon since the beginning of the 21st century

Heavy rain accompanied by lightning and hail is expected in several regions of the Arab world during the first week of May.

Heavy rain accompanied by lightning and hail is expected in several regions of the Arab world during the first week of May.

A very cold polar air mass reaches Türkiye, with potential consequences for the region.

A very cold polar air mass reaches Türkiye, with potential consequences for the region.

A regional cold wave will affect eight Arab countries starting Sunday night/Monday morning and continuing until midweek.

A regional cold wave will affect eight Arab countries starting Sunday night/Monday morning and continuing until midweek.

A Khamsin low-pressure system followed by a cold snap necessitates the return of winter clothing in May.

A Khamsin low-pressure system followed by a cold snap necessitates the return of winter clothing in May.

Beware of weather fluctuations... Unstable weather conditions will affect a number of Arab countries in the coming days.

Beware of weather fluctuations... Unstable weather conditions will affect a number of Arab countries in the coming days.

Widespread thunderstorms are expected to affect 12 Arab countries this weekend.

Widespread thunderstorms are expected to affect 12 Arab countries this weekend.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Japan today

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Japan today

Hailstorms of devastating sizes cause extensive damage in Daraa province, southern Syria

Hailstorms of devastating sizes cause extensive damage in Daraa province, southern Syria

A deep Khamsin low-pressure system is approaching the eastern Mediterranean and causing significant weather changes in several Arab countries.

A deep Khamsin low-pressure system is approaching the eastern Mediterranean and causing significant weather changes in several Arab countries.