Watch: Snow in the desert? Saudi Arabia has a white winter in some areas
In a rare occurrence, the Arabian desert felt the gentle touch of white sparkling snow during the early morning hours of Thursday, December 18, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Videos of snowfall on the large brown dunes are making their way around the internet as Saudi residents are seen in their puffer jackets, with praises to God on their tongue and a glimmering look of awe in their eyes. A period of low-pressure systems over the Middle East has brought heavy rainfall over the last week. Conditions will intensify on Thursday, with thunderstorms expected to hit the region. While the storm will affect Saudi Arabia during the day, it will move eastwards towards the UAE and Qatar by night, according to BBC Weather.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.A video shared by Storm Centre shows the snowfall covering a car in the region. View this post on Instagram Residents were overjoyed to see snow falling on Jabal Al Lawz, located in the northwest of the country. Adults and children alike were seen singing and dancing in the snow, celebrating the rare occurence. Several such videos are making the rounds online, watch one such endearing clip below:The region is currently experiencing unstable weather conditions, with heavy rains battering nations. Authorities in Saudi Arabia, UAE and other Gulf nations have issued multiple advisories to residents, asking them to take necessary precautions and stay safe. Watch: Heavy rains hit parts of UAE as lowest temperature of 11.2ºC recordedWatch: Rain triggers waterfalls in UAE mountains as downpour hits some parts of country
In a rare occurrence, the Arabian desert felt the gentle touch of white sparkling snow during the early morning hours of Thursday, December 18, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Videos of snowfall on the large brown dunes are making their way around the internet as Saudi residents are seen in their puffer jackets, with praises to God on their tongue and a glimmering look of awe in their eyes.
A period of low-pressure systems over the Middle East has brought heavy rainfall over the last week. Conditions will intensify on Thursday, with thunderstorms expected to hit the region. While the storm will affect Saudi Arabia during the day, it will move eastwards towards the UAE and Qatar by night, according to BBC Weather.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
A video shared by Storm Centre shows the snowfall covering a car in the region.
Residents were overjoyed to see snow falling on Jabal Al Lawz, located in the northwest of the country. Adults and children alike were seen singing and dancing in the snow, celebrating the rare occurence. Several such videos are making the rounds online, watch one such endearing clip below:
The region is currently experiencing unstable weather conditions, with heavy rains battering nations. Authorities in Saudi Arabia, UAE and other Gulf nations have issued multiple advisories to residents, asking them to take necessary precautions and stay safe.
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