Meteorology warns of flash floods, severe storms across several provinces

SANAA, Aug. 7 (YPA) –Yemen’s National Center of Meteorology and Early Warning renewed its warnings on Friday, urging citizens across Sanaa and several provinces to take precautions against severe flash floods over the next 24 hours.

In its daily weather bulletin, the Center forecasted rainfall of varying intensity, accompanied by strong downburst winds and hail, across parts of Al-Bayda, Dhalea, Taiz, Ibb, Raymah, Dhamar, Sanaa, Amran, Mahwit, Hajjah, Saada, and the Tihama plain.

It also predicted scattered rainfall, occasionally accompanied by thunder, over parts of Lahj, Abyan, the western coastline, as well as the mountainous highlands and deserts of Mahra, Hadramout, Shabwa, Marib, and Al-Jawf.

The Center warned citizens against the sudden flow of flash floods in streambeds and valleys, advising against being present in or attempting to cross their channels during and after rainfall.

It also cautioned about the dangers of thunderstorms, hail, and strong downdrafts, urging people to avoid high-altitude areas and to stay away from electrical towers and tall trees.

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