# Riyadh Region Records Peak Rainfall Amid Saudi Weather Event Six Saudi regions experienced significant precipitation over a twenty-four hour monitoring period. - **Source:** [Saudi Gazette](https://saudigazette.com.sa) - **Published:** 2026-11-11 - **Topic:** [world](https://brifing.si/c/world) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/68996d54-6007-4947-af1c-310aef6492ba ## Record Rainfall in Riyadh The Riyadh region experienced the highest precipitation levels during a recent weather event across Saudi Arabia. Data collected by the National Center for Meteorology indicates that Al-Majma'ah reached a peak of 73.4 millimeters. This measurement was recorded over a twenty-four hour window between November 10 and November 11, 2026. ## Regional Precipitation Distribution Beyond the capital, multiple locations within the Riyadh region reported substantial rainfall totals. Al-Dawadmi Airport registered 69.6 millimeters, while the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve at Umm Al-Jurum saw 60.2 millimeters. These figures highlight the widespread nature of the storm system that impacted various monitoring stations throughout the central Saudi territory. ## Qassim Region Weather Impact The Qassim region also documented significant rainfall during the same twenty-four hour period. Al-Sahiyah in Qibah recorded 33.2 millimeters, while Dakhnah in Al-Rass followed with 28.4 millimeters. Other areas like Buraydah and Unaizah reported 25.6 and 22.6 millimeters respectively, showing a consistent distribution of moisture across the northern central provinces. ## Eastern Province Rainfall Data In the Eastern Province, the air base in Hafar Al-Batin recorded 24 millimeters of rain. Additional monitoring stations in the area, including Umm Al-Shiflah and Al-Qaisumah Airport, reported 17.4 and 17.3 millimeters respectively. The Jubail air base airport recorded 12 millimeters, completing the meteorological profile for this specific geographic sector. ## Makkah Region Precipitation Levels The Makkah region experienced varying degrees of rainfall during the monitoring window. Al-Nouriyah recorded the highest local measurement at 28.8 millimeters. Meanwhile, Al-Umrah and Al-Rusayfah reported lower totals of 7.6 and 7.3 millimeters. The latter figure represents the lowest individual measurement documented in the official report for this weather event. ## Madinah and Hail Observations Meteorological activity extended to the Madinah and Hail regions during the specified timeframe. Al-Hisu in Al-Hanakiyah recorded 28.6 millimeters of rainfall, reflecting the reach of the weather system. In contrast, the Al-Madain neighborhood in Hail registered a more modest 8.1 millimeters, indicating a tapering of intensity in the northern regions. ## Meteorological Monitoring Methodology The National Center for Meteorology utilized a network of stations to track these developments between 9 a.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday. By standardizing the observation window to twenty-four hours, the agency provided a clear comparative analysis of rainfall intensity across six distinct Saudi regions, ensuring accurate data collection for climate assessment. ## Context of Weather Events These rainfall measurements provide essential data for understanding regional water distribution and climate patterns in Saudi Arabia. By documenting specific millimeter counts across diverse locations, authorities can better evaluate the impact of such weather systems on infrastructure and local environments. This systematic reporting remains vital for ongoing meteorological research and planning. ## Sources covering this story - https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/666170/saudi-arabia/riyadh-region-records-highest-rainfall-at-734-mm-as-rain-hits-six-saudi-regions — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._