Can you imagine the heavy rain, extreme cold and snowfall in the desert? This is exactly what happened in a desert in Saudi Arabia. So much snow fell that the desert looked like a white sheet.
Saudi Arabia is generally known for its scorching heat and vast desert, but now a unique phenomenon has come to light. The recent heavy snowfall in Al-Jouf area has shocked everyone. This phenomenon of snowfall in the desert is becoming a topic of discussion not only for local people, but for the entire world. Let us tell you that snowfall in the desert is an extraordinary phenomenon. Many interesting photos and videos related to this snowfall are going viral on social media.
First, see the enchanting pictures of the snowfall…
Snowfall in Al-Jouf According to media reports, Al-Jouf area has been experiencing heavy rain and snowfall since last Wednesday. Due to this snowfall, a sheet of white snow has covered the desert. It is being claimed that this type of snowfall has never been seen before. Due to this snowfall and heavy rains, the temperature has dropped across the region. There have been many interesting reactions on social media regarding this incident. Some people believe that this is a sign of the end of the world. Some people believe that this is happening due to the effect of global warming.
Importance of Al-Jawf Province Located in the north-western corner of Saudi Arabia, Al-Jouf province is known for its desert terrain, high mountains and historical heritage. Al-Jawf's capital is Saqqah. The weather here is usually very hot, but recent snowfall and heavy rains have changed the climate of the region.
Let us tell you that Al-Jouf is not only important for the agricultural sector of Saudi Arabia, but its palm orchards and other agricultural products are famous throughout the country. The region has been an important part of ancient trade routes for centuries, and is home to numerous historical sites and forts that speak to the region's rich history.
It started raining last week Some parts of Al-Jouf experienced heavy rain and hail last Wednesday. After this there was rain in the Northern Border, Riyadh and Makkah areas as well. Tabuk and Al Bahah areas were also affected by this change in weather. This was followed by snowfall in the hilly areas of Al-Juf on Monday. The pictures of snow falling here have caught the attention of people on social media.
The UAE's National Center of Meteorology (NCM) said the unusual hailstorm was caused by a low pressure system extending from the Arabian Sea to Oman. This brought moisture-laden air to the region, which is normally dry. Due to this there is thunder, hail and rain in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE). Which may continue in the coming days as well.
Snow in the desert? Snowfall is rare in Saudi Arabia, but the country's climate has been changing over the years. A few years ago the temperature in the scorching Sahara desert dropped dramatically and reached -2 degrees Celsius. This is attributed to the widespread effects of climate change. West Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate-related impacts.
Experts say that due to the changing climate, unusual events like snowfall are also happening in the desert. Earlier this year, Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh faced severe flooding after an unprecedented period of heavy rains. Dubai also faced similar floods, a new experience for the region.
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