<p>Saudi Arabia is set to experience a significant drop in temperatures this weekend, with the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) predicting that some regions will see temperatures as low as -3°C.</p>

<p>The cold wave is expected to affect large parts of the country from Sunday (Dec 15) through Tuesday (Dec 17).</p>

<h2><strong>Areas facing severe cold</strong></h2>

<p>According to NCM spokesperson Hussain Al Qahtani, the cold air mass will primarily impact the northern and central regions, including Tabuk, Al Jawf, Northern Borders, Hail, and the northern parts of the Eastern Province. These areas are likely to experience temperatures ranging between 0°C and -3°C.</p>

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<h2><strong>Strong winds and dust storms expected</strong></h2>

<p>Along with the plummeting temperatures, the cold snap will bring strong winds, leading to dust storms across the affected regions. Mecca and Medina, including the country’s coastal areas, may also experience dusty conditions, reducing visibility, particularly during the day on Sunday and Monday.</p>

<h2><strong>Cold weather extends to other regions</strong></h2>

<p>By Monday and Tuesday, the cold weather is forecast to spread further south, affecting Al Qassim, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province. In these areas, temperatures may range from 2°C to 5°C, accompanied by strong winds and dust storms.<br />
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As the cold snap approaches, Saudi Arabia’s residents are being reminded to stay vigilant and prepared for the extreme weather conditions.</p>

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<h2><strong>Public safety measures</strong></h2>

<p>The National Centre for Meteorology has urged residents to stay informed through weather updates and take appropriate precautions. Authorities have advised people to stay indoors when possible during peak dust storm conditions and to dress warmly to protect against the cold.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Saudi Arabia is set to experience a significant drop in temperatures this weekend, with the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) predicting that some regions will see temperatures as low as -3°C.

Saudi Arabia is set to experience a significant drop in temperatures this weekend, with the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) predicting that some regions will see temperatures as low as -3°C. The cold wave is expected to affect large parts of the country from Sunday (Dec 15) through Tuesday (Dec 17). Areas facing severe cold According to NCM spokesperson Hussain Al Qahtani, the cold air mass will primarily impact the northern and central regions, including Tabuk, Al Jawf, Northern Borders, Hail, and the northern parts of the Eastern Province. These areas are likely to experience temperatures ranging between 0°C and -3°C. Also Read | South Korea President Yoon impeached: What happens now? All you need to know Strong winds and dust storms expected Along with the plummeting temperatures, the cold snap will bring strong winds, leading to dust storms across the affected regions. Mecca and Medina, including the country’s coastal areas, may also experience dusty conditions, reducing visibility, particularly during the day on Sunday and Monday. Cold weather extends to other regions By Monday and Tuesday, the cold weather is forecast to spread further south, affecting Al Qassim, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province. In these areas, temperatures may range from 2°C to 5°C, accompanied by strong winds and dust storms. As the cold snap approaches, Saudi Arabia’s residents are being reminded to stay vigilant and prepared for the extreme weather conditions. Also Read | Watch: Protestors erupt in joy as South Korean lawmakers boot President Yoon out Public safety measures The National Centre for Meteorology has urged residents to stay informed through weather updates and take appropriate precautions. Authorities have advised people to stay indoors when possible during peak dust storm conditions and to dress warmly to protect against the cold. (With inputs from agencies)

Saudi Arabia braces for extreme cold weather, temperatures to plunge to -3°C

<p>Kyrgyzstan's famous Issyk-Kul lake froze because of extreme cold conditions on Saturday (January 14), the news agency Reuters reported, sharing dramatic visuals of the lake.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The magnificent lake is known for its scenery and it is also one of the largest high-mountain lakes globally. Issyk-Kul is a lake without a drain and is located in the northeastern part of the Central Asia nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It also keeps scientists intrigued as the water of this lake never freezes due to the lake's depth and natural warmth of the water. This is the reason, it was named Issyk-Kul, which means "warm lake" in Kyrgyz.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lake is the seventh-deepest lake in the world and it is also the tenth-largest by volume.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>But the lake froze this year. A local told Reuters that he and his neighbours never saw the lake freeze. During his conversation with the news agency, the resident said: "On January 14, the lake froze. The ice goes about 150 metres (492ft) from shore to the centre of the lake."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There were huge ice-boulders but they have all broken up. In some places the ice was 1.5 metres (5ft) thick. We, the locals. have never seen anything like it. It's new for us," the local added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report also mentioned that as&nbsp;the lake froze&nbsp;during extreme cold,&nbsp;the temperature was recorded at -30C on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes amid harsh winter weather that has swept across Central Asia in the past few days.&nbsp;</p>

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Kyrgyzstan's famous Issyk-Kul lake froze because of extreme cold conditions on Saturday (January 14), the news agency Reuters reported, sharing dramatic visuals of the lake.

Kyrgyzstan's famous Issyk-Kul lake froze because of extreme cold conditions on Saturday (January 14), the news agency Reuters reported, sharing dramatic visuals of the lake. The magnificent lake is known for its scenery and it is also one of the largest high-mountain lakes globally. Issyk-Kul is a lake without a drain and is located in the northeastern part of the Central Asia nation. It also keeps scientists intrigued as the water of this lake never freezes due to the lake's depth and natural warmth of the water. This is the reason, it was named Issyk-Kul, which means "warm lake" in Kyrgyz. The lake is the seventh-deepest lake in the world and it is also the tenth-largest by volume. د سختې یخنۍ په وجه د "Issyk-Kul" جهیل چې د نړۍ اووم ژورپروت جهیل بلل کېږي کنګل شوی دی. په قرغیزستان کې دې جهیل ته د نژدې سیمې اوسیدونکي ادعا کوي چې د لومړي ځل لپاره ددې جهیل د کنګل کیدو شاهدان دي.#voasocial #voapashto #voaafghanistan #Kyrgyzstan #Issyk_kul #Winter pic.twitter.com/gSzKtWJwHu — VOA Pashto (@VOAPashto) January 15, 2023 × But the lake froze this year. A local told Reuters that he and his neighbours never saw the lake freeze. During his conversation with the news agency, the resident said: "On January 14, the lake froze. The ice goes about 150 metres (492ft) from shore to the centre of the lake." "There were huge ice-boulders but they have all broken up. In some places the ice was 1.5 metres (5ft) thick. We, the locals. have never seen anything like it. It's new for us," the local added. WATCH | Over 1,100 join ice run on frozen lake in China The report also mentioned that as the lake froze during extreme cold, the temperature was recorded at -30C on Saturday. This comes amid harsh winter weather that has swept across Central Asia in the past few days. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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