Barran Press
The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology's Early Warning and Forecasting Center has issued a warning for heavy thundershowers, some accompanied by hail and strong winds, in the coming 72 hours. The affected areas include the highlands, slopes, and western coastal plains from Sa'dah in the north to Taiz, Al-Dhale'e, and Lahj in the south.
The center's statement, based on satellite imagery, numerical model outputs, upper air layers, and surface observations, indicates that Yemen will continue to experience heavy rains and strong winds.
The center also expects moderate to heavy rainfall, some thundershowers accompanied by strong winds, in parts of the deserts, highlands, and plateaus of the governorates of Mahra, Hadhramaut, Shabwah, Abyan, Marib, and Al-Jawf.
Strong winds causing sand and dust storms are expected in the Socotra archipelago, southern coasts, and areas within the range of thunderclouds.
The Early Warning and Forecasting Center has urged citizens and drivers to avoid valleys and flood channels, avoid driving on slippery, muddy roads in areas expected to receive rainfall, and stay away from electrical poles, billboards, and trees. The center also advised switching off mobile phones during thunderstorms.