Saudi Arabia's meteorological department warns of temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius in Dammam and the Eastern Province in the coming hours.

The National Center for Meteorology warned of extremely hot weather in parts of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, with temperatures expected to rise to around 50 degrees Celsius, amid the continued impact of hot summer weather on the region.

Cities and provinces included in the warnings

The warnings include a number of areas in the Eastern Province, including Al-Ahsa, Al-Udayd, Buqayq, Jubail, Al-Khobar, Dammam, Dhahran, Qatif, Ras Tanura, Al-Khafji, Al-Nairiyah, and Qaryat Al-Ulya, where high temperatures are expected during the daytime.

Calls to avoid the risks of heat stress

As the hot weather intensifies, it is advisable to take preventive measures, such as avoiding direct exposure to sunlight during peak hours, drinking plenty of fluids, and being aware of the symptoms of heat stress, especially for those working in open areas.

Reasons for the high temperatures in eastern Saudi Arabia

The Eastern Province is usually affected during the summer by high temperatures due to its geographical location and proximity to desert areas, in addition to the dominance of summer weather systems that raise temperatures to high levels.