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Video and photos: Rain and storms in the Levant as summer approaches

Video and photos: Rain and storms in the Levant as summer approaches

An Arab region recorded the highest temperature on Earth, approaching 50 degrees Celsius.

An Arab region recorded the highest temperature on Earth, approaching 50 degrees Celsius.

A winter day on the cusp of summer; a late low-pressure system affecting the Levant.

A winter day on the cusp of summer; a late low-pressure system affecting the Levant.

Intermittent rain is expected, concentrated in the far north of the Kingdom today. See details.

Intermittent rain is expected, concentrated in the far north of the Kingdom today. See details.

Jordan: Colder than usual weather and a chance of rain in the north on Thursday

Jordan: Colder than usual weather and a chance of rain in the north on Thursday

Egypt and Saudi Arabia recorded the highest temperatures on Earth in the past 24 hours.

Egypt and Saudi Arabia recorded the highest temperatures on Earth in the past 24 hours.

A noticeable change in the weather is expected over the next 24 hours.

A noticeable change in the weather is expected over the next 24 hours.

Map showing the chance of rain in several areas of the Levant on Thursday

Map showing the chance of rain in several areas of the Levant on Thursday

Are the holy sites experiencing exceptional weather conditions during the current Hajj season?

Are the holy sites experiencing exceptional weather conditions during the current Hajj season?

A suffocating heat wave in Europe is countered by a cold air mass rushing towards our region.

A suffocating heat wave in Europe is countered by a cold air mass rushing towards our region.

Rain is expected in many parts of the Levant, possibly accompanied by thunderstorms, starting Wednesday night/Thursday morning.

Rain is expected in many parts of the Levant, possibly accompanied by thunderstorms, starting Wednesday night/Thursday morning.

Jordan: Eid al-Adha forecasts and clothing recommendations released

Jordan: Eid al-Adha forecasts and clothing recommendations released