Snowfall in Saudi Arab Desert: Check videos, pictures and other details of this unprecedented event in human history
Snowfall in Saudi Arab Desert - An event that has no previous record in human history
The amazing view of snowfall has been seen for the first time in the Al-Jawf region of Saudi Arabia. Such an incident has been recorded for the first time in the records so far in the desert of Saudi Arabia. The sand dunes covered in a sheet of snow presented a unique view, which has created a stir on social media. Photos and videos of this rare phenomenon are becoming increasingly viral on social media.
What is the reason for this rare phenomenon?
This amazing phenomenon has come to the fore after the recent heavy rains and hail. According to the UAE’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM), this seasonal change is due to a low pressure system rising from the Arabian Sea, which extended to Oman. This system brought moist winds to the areas of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, causing a huge change in the normal dry weather here.
This phenomenon also gave rise to storms, rain and hail, creating abnormal weather conditions in many areas of Saudi Arabia. In the mountainous areas of Al-Jawf, the temperature also dropped along with snowfall, which turned the scene there into a delightful image of winter.
People’s reaction and blast on social media
Photos and videos of the snow-covered Saudi Arabian desert have created a stir on social media. White snow scenes are now being seen in this area, usually known for the golden sand of the desert. Many users called it a ‘winter wonder’, while some considered it a sign of climate change.
Snow in Saudi Arabia pic.twitter.com/ZLWHayKztT
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Capturing the blend of sand and hail, these photos from the Ha'il-Rafha road, taken on Saturday afternoon in 2024.
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🏝❄️ Saudi Arabian desert covered in snow
— Nurlan Mededov (@mededov_nurlan) November 3, 2024
This is the first time in history that the desert has been covered in snow, as temperatures there rarely drop to such levels.
A severe hail storm also raged there recently. pic.twitter.com/4wjSaaRMfo
In a remarkable turn of events, Saudi Arabia witnessed spells of heavy rain and snowfall for the first time in history. If reports are to go by, the Al-Jawf region experienced heavy snowfall recently, creating a winter wonderland in a country typically known for its arid climate. pic.twitter.com/k0XoUtVJua
— Koushik Rudra (@koushikrudra279) November 5, 2024
Warning for the coming days
The Meteorological Department of Saudi Arabia has also issued an alert for the coming days. He said that the region may again face heavy rains, hail and storms in the next few days. Along with this, visibility may be reduced due to strong winds and travel obstacles may also arise. Therefore, local authorities have advised residents to be cautious and make necessary preparations.
Magic of ‘first ever’ snowfall in Saudi Arabia
After this historic snowfall, a rare winter scene was witnessed in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf region. The white sheet of snow on the desert dunes has made it a Switzerland-like sight, in which there is a unique combination of snow with the desert.
