Saudi Arabia is set to experience another spell of extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to approach 50°C in parts of the Kingdom during the first week of August.
The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) said the hot weather is expected to continue from Aug. 1 to Aug. 8. The highest temperatures are forecast in the Eastern Province and the eastern parts of the Riyadh Region.
According to the NCM, daytime highs in the affected areas are expected to range between 47°C and 49°C throughout the period.
Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious during the hottest hours of the day and follow weather updates as the heatwave continues across the region.
