Saudi Gazette report

JEDDAH — Schools and universities will be closed in Jeddah on Sunday due to expected weather conditions, officials announced.

Jeddah Education Directorate announced suspension of in-person classes in all schools of Jeddah, Rabigh, and Khulais on Sunday based on the reports of the expected rainy weather.

The Directorate said the decision was made to ensure students’ safety and was based on reports from the National Center of Meteorology (NCM).

The NCM said in a statement that moderate to heavy rain will hit many parts of Makkah including Jeddah and Rabigh.

The NCM forecast also includes the possibility of torrential rain accompanied by active winds and showers of hail, especially in coastal areas of the Makkah region.

Jeddah-based King Abdulaziz University and University of Jeddah have also taken the same measures.

The Civil Defense advised all to exercise caution and steer clear from stagnant rainwater and valleys.