Saudi Arab Snowfall, Al-Jawf Desert Snowfall: 'Saudi Arabia Snowfall', well the term sounds highly impossible but this is what the Middle East country has recently faced raising eyebrows of climate experts globally. Saudi Arabia, which is famous for its oil reserves and deserts, has received so much snowfall that the entire desert is covered with a white sheet of snow. Due to this, there is severe cold in the entire area. Weather.com reported that the rare and disruptive weather event has struck Saudi Arabia's Al-Jawf region. For the first time, the usually dry mountains were covered in snow after storms swept through the area starting last Wednesday. While multiple videos and pictures are going viral online, the question arises whether it is a natural miracle and should the people get concerned around the world. Below is what you should know-
According to the report of Saudi Press Agency, experts say that this snowfall in the desert of Saudi Arabia has happened for the first time in Al Jawf, but there are other areas of Saudi Arabia where snowfall and rain occur, such as the northern region of Tabuk. Snowfall is recorded here every year. According to the report, the snowfall in Al Jawf is the result of changing weather, in which there is heavy rain, hail falls and waterfalls are formed.
With this snowfall, officials have expressed hope that now spring can start in Al Jawf. Due to this, trees and plants will grow, and there will be greenery.
Weather.com reported that the Saudi Arabia Al-Jawf snowfall cause is linked to a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea, which brought in moisture-rich air that collided with the region's extreme desert heat, sparking the chaotic storms. The snowfall in the desert has also triggered heated discussions about the growing impact of climate change.
Saudi Arabia's weather agency has issued warnings for more severe weather in the days to come, urging residents to be prepared for possible disruptions as this unusual weather pattern continues.
It is pertinent to mention here that a few months ago, photos and videos of the Sahara Desert & Antarctica turning green came to the fore. Experts warned that Sahara and Antarctica turning is not good news at all. The unusual rate of growth of flora in the Sahara may look pretty but this is a devastating sign for the things to come. Climate change is changing the tracks of storms. As per reports, in Africa, it has moved the storm system northwards. Therefore, rainfall in the region has become stronger and more frequent.