Snow in the Heart of Arabia: Winter Comes to the Saudi Deserts
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Residents of Saudi Arabia are witnessing an extremely rare phenomenon — snowfall. The white blanket has covered not only mountain peaks but also desert sands. Abnormal frosts have led to black ice on the roads, and capital city schoolchildren have been sent on forced "vacation" with distance learning.
A unique weather event has been recorded in Saudi Arabia — snow fell in several regions of the country, including mountainous areas and vast deserts.
The atypical cold for the region, with temperatures dropping below zero in some areas, has led to serious consequences. Black ice formed on the roads, creating difficulties for transport. Authorities were forced to take emergency measures. In particular, in the kingdom's capital, Riyadh, all schoolchildren were temporarily switched to distance learning due to the inclement weather.
Such snowfalls in Saudi Arabia, known for its extremely hot temperatures, remain rare but periodic events, most often affecting the northern and high-altitude regions of the country. However, snowfall in desert areas and its impact on the life of major cities like Riyadh still create a sensation and attract worldwide attention.
The atypical cold for the region, with temperatures dropping below zero in some areas, has led to serious consequences. Black ice formed on the roads, creating difficulties for transport. Authorities were forced to take emergency measures. In particular, in the kingdom's capital, Riyadh, all schoolchildren were temporarily switched to distance learning due to the inclement weather.
Such snowfalls in Saudi Arabia, known for its extremely hot temperatures, remain rare but periodic events, most often affecting the northern and high-altitude regions of the country. However, snowfall in desert areas and its impact on the life of major cities like Riyadh still create a sensation and attract worldwide attention.
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