Aneesuddin Cherukulam
Yambu: The Meteorological Agency has warned that parts of Saudi Arabia will experience heat waves from Sunday until next Saturday. Riyadh province, eastern province and Madinah will experience temperatures of 46 to 49 degrees Celsius in the coming days, the center said. Warning of dust storms in these areas along with heat on Thursday and Friday.
Climate change is likely to be more pronounced in the eastern province, the eastern part of Riyadh, and between Madinah and Yambu. The maximum temperature will be between 12 noon and 3 pm. Care should be taken to avoid going out at this time. The Ministry of Health has advised people to take precautions to prevent heat-related health problems.
The traffic department has also warned motorists to be extra careful during hot weather. The traffic department also asked that gas bottles, batteries, power banks, lighters, compressed packages and perfumes not be stored in vehicles, which might pose a risk in the summer. Police warn that such objects might catch fire quickly in hot weather.
Authorities also warned motorists not to park in the sun with flammable materials inside. It also warns of the possibility of sunstroke in hot weather. The Ministry of Labor has earlier directed that those working in open spaces be given compulsory rest during the hot summer months. Health experts also reminded those who work outside and those who work elsewhere to drink plenty of water to avoid the risk of dehydration.
