The Meteorological Department has urged citizens to exercise caution while driving due to reduced visibility and potential road slippage and to stay updated on weather developments through official channels.
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In its updated forecast on Thursday, the department warned of:
Flash floods in valleys and low-lying areas.
Reduced visibility due to dust storms in desert regions.
Slippery roads due to expected rainfall.
Strong winds affecting vehicles and temporary structures.
Frost and ice formation in the early morning and late at night, particularly on Sunday and Monday.
The department announced that a deep low-pressure system and an extremely cold polar air mass—dubbed "Jalmoud Wave"—will impact the country in the coming days, bringing a sharp temperature drop, heavy rain, snowfall, and strong winds across various regions.
Weather Breakdown:
Thursday:
A low-pressure system over Syria has caused a significant drop in temperatures across the country.
Expect cold, cloudy, and rainy weather in most areas, with heavy downpours, thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods in western regions.
Strong winds (up to 65 km/h) may cause dust storms in desert areas.
Friday:
The polar air mass impact will intensify, making the weather very cold and partly to mostly cloudy.
Light rain showers are expected in western regions, with snow-mixed rain over high-altitude areas in the north and south.
Windy conditions will persist, raising dust in some eastern and southern regions.
Saturday:
The polar air mass will deepen, further dropping temperatures.
Heavy rain is expected in the north, center, east, and southwest.
Light snowfall may occur at high elevations, especially at night.
Strong winds (exceeding 60 km/h) could cause dust storms, reducing visibility in desert areas.
Sunday:
The Jalmoud Wave will continue, keeping conditions extremely cold.
Morning rain showers will persist in the west, with light snowfall over mountain peaks.
Late-night snow flurries may occur over high-altitude areas, with widespread frost and ice formation.
The Meteorological Department will issue regular updates on the storm's developments. 🚨❄
