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In the Al Nafud desert, in the Saudi province of Al Jawf, in the northeast of the country, the first snowfall in its history has fallen.
According to Newsweek, the region is known for its hot and humid climate, and temperatures can reach 55 degrees Celsius during the summer months, making snowfall a very rare anomaly.
The average temperature in November is about 17 degrees Celsius. On average, only 0.48 inches of rain falls during the month, which is equivalent to about 120 millimeters.
The Saudi National Meteorological Center, cited by Wired, said the event was caused by a low pressure system over the Arabian Sea. The humid air merged with the hot desert air and caused thunderstorms, rain, hail and even snow, the agency pointed out.
Snow in Saudi Arabia's Al-Jawf region? It sounds like something out of a fantasy, but residents witnessed this rare and breathtaking spectacle firsthand. While it’s easy to marvel at the sight of snow dusting the desert, it's also a nudge to think about the changing climate and…
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The kingdom's meteorological services are warning of new storms, downpours and strong winds. Climate experts cited by Newsweek believe that these atypical weather phenomena may increase in frequency due to changing atmospheric conditions associated with global climate change. (Text and photo: RT)
