The retreat, 2,800 metres above sea level in Saudi Arabia's rugged south, is in stark contrast to other parts of the vast, largely desert country where summer heat of up to 50˚C is an annual challenge.
AL-NAMAS, SAUDI ARABIA (AFP) – As Saudi Arabia swelters in sizzling desert temperatures, some are escaping to the ‘City of Fog’ – a mountainous oasis of cool where warm clothing is needed even in summer. Sitting with friends on a picnic blanket, under light rain and a thick, swirling mist in Al-Namas, Abdullah Al-Enizi wears […]
Dubai: Massive hailstorms and rainfall have lashed different parts of Saudi Arabia with thick hails seen completely covering the desert sand in Hail city and Asir region.
Social media users have shared photos and videos showing the stunning view of the heavy hails and floods in Mecca, Al Aqiq, Taif, and several other parts of the Kingdom.
A twitter user shared a video in Asir showing hailstones covering vast areas of sand while a camel was seen walking on a white landscape in the desert.
Several cities in Asir also witnessed intense rainfall, accompanied by snowfall, including Abha, Khamis Mushait, Tanuma, and Al Namas.