Saudi Arabia's Al-Jawf Desert Has Been Covered In Snow For The First Time In An Extremely Rare Event
The Al-Jawf region is a desert landscape in north-central Saudi Arabia, typically experiencing temperatures that could reach 55°C.
For the first time in history, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf desert has been blanketed with snow.
The Al-Jawf region is a desert landscape in north-central Saudi Arabia, typically experiencing temperatures that could reach 55°C.
It is usual to see camels trekking across its sunbaked dunes.
But starting from Nov. 6, a rare and unexpected snowfall has transformed the region into a frozen spectacle.
The United Arab Emirates National Centre of Meteorology attributes the unusual weather event to a low-pressure system originating from the Arabian Sea.
The system brought moist air into Saudi Arabia’s typically dry climate, resulting in precipitation, intense rainfall and hail storms across the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia’s Weather Department has warned of continued severe weather in the coming days, cautioning residents to prepare for reduced visibility and potential travel disruptions.
While snowfall is extremely rare in Saudi Arabia, similar events are occurring in desert regions globally.
Earlier this month, South Africa experienced its first snow in 85 years in the Eastern Cape province.
Scientists have linked extreme weather events to shifting atmospheric patterns driven by climate change.
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