RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is expected to experience scorching temperatures ranging between 46 and 50 degrees Celsius throughout the upcoming week, as reported by Saudi Gazette.

Quoting the forecast of the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) the report further stated that the Eastern Province is expected to witness temperatures ranging between 48 and 50 degrees Celsius, while the eastern and southern parts of the Riyadh region will witness temperature of 46-48 degrees Celsius.

On Saturday, several cities and governorates recorded the highest temperatures, reaching between 45 and 49 degrees Celsius. Al-Ahsa reported 49 degrees Celsius, while Dammam witnessed 48 degrees Celsius. Wadi Al-Dawasir and Sharoorah reached 46 degrees Celsius, and Jeddah and Qaisumah recorded 45 degrees Celsius.

The NCM predicts that the weather will remain very hot in the Eastern Province and parts of the central region, with maximum temperatures remaining high and the possibility of dust storms that may limit horizontal visibility in certain areas of the Makkah region.