Snow falls for the first time ever in desert in Saudi Arabia

Snow falls for the first time ever in desert in Saudi Arabia

2024. 11. 9. 06:28ㆍWonderful World

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사우디 아라비아 사막, 역사상 첫 눈!!!

Saudi Arabian desert sees snowfall for the first time in history

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Saudi Arabia's Al-Jawf region experienced its first snowfall in recorded history, transforming the typically arid landscape into a winter wonderland. The unprecedented snowfall, preceded by heavy rains and hail, created waterfalls and revitalized valleys. While the region anticipates a vibrant spring season, the Saudi weather department issued warnings for continued severe weather, including thunderstorms, heavy rains, and strong winds.

사우디아라비아 사막이 역사상 처음으로 겨울왕국으로 변했다.

전형적으로 황금색이고 햇빛에 그을린 구릉지 모래 언덕은 눈과 얼음 덩어리로 변해 있다. 이것이 바로 지금 보이는 사우디아라비아의 사막의 모습이다.

알나푸드(Al-Nafūd) 사막의 북쪽 가장자리에 위치한 알자우프(Al-Jawf) 지역에 눈이 내린 것은 역사상 처음이다. 영상에서는 건조한 사막이 예상치 못한 겨울 풍경으로 바뀌었고, 조각들은 여전히 자리잡고 있는 모습을 보여줍낙타 떼가 모래를 덮고 있는 얼음층을 조심스럽게 밟고 있는 모습이 보인다.

Saudi Arabian desert turned into winter wonderland for first time in history

Gergana Krasteva Published Nov 7, 2024, 8:22pm

Rolling dunes, typically golden and sunbaked, lie transformed by snow and balls of ice – this is what a desert in Saudi Arabia looks like right now.

It is the first time in history that the region of Al-Jawf, which lies at the northern edge of the Al-Nafūd desert, has experienced a snowfall.

Footage shows the arid desert turned into an unexpected winter landscape, with the flakes still settling.

A caravan of camels are seen treading cautiously on the layer of ice that covers the sand.

Snow covering roads and valleys, a rare occurrence that has caught many locals off guard (Picture: Viralpress)

People are shown getting out of their cars to capture the unprecedented weather.

Temperatures in the Al-Nafūd desert could reach as high as 55°C in places, so the sudden drop comes is a phenomenon.

State media reported that heavy rainfall and hailstorms swept through parts of the Al-Jawf region on Monday.

The United Arab Emirates National Centre of Meteorology attributed the unusual weather event to a low-pressure system moving from the Arabian Sea to Oman.

People could not believe their eyes and some got out of their cars to check the snow for themselves (Picture: Viralpress)

This weather pattern has brought moisture-laden air into an area known for its arid conditions, leading to thunderstorms, hail, and rainfall across Saudi Arabia and the neighbouring UAE.

The Saudi Weather Department has issued warnings of ongoing severe weather in the coming days.

Thunderstorms, additional heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds are expected to continue across the region, affecting visibility and disrupting travel.

Officials have advised residents to take precautions due to the unusual weather conditions.

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