FLOOD WATCH ALERT

11 Nov 21

#1 Flood Watch: Thunderstorms issued for NEOM area

This Flood Watch Alert is to provide early warning of anticipated rainfall,

potential localized flooding and poor driving conditions in the NEOM area

SAFETY ADVICE

A wet weather system is forecast to move into the NEOM region from the south on Saturday, November 13 in the early morning and continue northwards during the day. Rainfall totals are forecast to range from 0.1 mm near the Gulf of Aqaba to approximately 8 mm to 10 mm at the south-eastern boundary of NEOM. This weather system is expected to move out the region by mid-Sunday, November 14.

Unusually cold conditions may be experienced in highland areas. Low-visibility and slippery road conditions can be expected.

Localized intense rainfall may be sufficient to generate flash-flooding in wadis.

Flash-flooding is a risk and therefore the Flood Watch is being issued.

Reduce speed and take great care of slippery conditions in affected regions.

  • NEOM Employees should prepare by avoiding wadis and non-essential field work during Saturday and Sunday, until rainfall has cleared the region. Flows arriving in lowland areas may arrive more than 12 hours after rainfall occurring in upper catchments. Contractors should also be notified of this safety alert and act accordingly.

  • Please ensure no material, equipment, stockpiles, or company assets are left within wadis or overland flow paths. Please ensure local drainage lines and culverts are clear of sand and debris.

STAY INFORMED

  • For the latest official KSA Warnings refer to the National Centre of Meteorology Automated Warnings here

  • To identify catchments and potential flood zones refer to the 1:100 year flood map here

  • For flood assistance contact the NEOM Helpdesk on 014 434 8888, or extension 8888 inside NEOM community

  • For life threatening emergencies within NEOM, use your NEOS1 app to call 911 or phone the Hotline on 014 434 8911 immediately

A further update will be provided if conditions significantly change.

This message is prepared by NEOM Water Sector