JEDDAH — Rainfall is forecast to affect several parts of Saudi Arabia from Thursday through Monday, with heavier downpours expected in some areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). An animated map based on the Saudi numerical weather model shows rainfall developing and shifting across different parts of the Kingdom, particularly northern and western regions, throughout the forecast period. On Thursday morning, scattered rainfall is forecast across parts of the northeastern Kingdom, particularly near the Gulf coast, with isolated showers along the western coast. Later in the afternoon, rainfall is expected to become more limited, with scattered showers remaining in eastern and western areas. By early Friday morning, rainfall bands are forecast across northern Saudi Arabia, particularly around Al-Jouf and the Northern Borders, alongside rain near the Gulf coast. During the day, rainfall patterns are expected to shift, with scattered showers continuing across parts of the northern regions. On Saturday morning, scattered rainfall is forecast across parts of the northern interior and western coast. By the afternoon and evening, rainfall is expected to become more widespread across northern areas with heavier downpour in the north westrns parts of Madinah Region, which will spred further south, reaching Makkah and Asir. On Sunday morning, scattered rainfall is expected across parts of the northern and western regions, with rain bands shifting and developing across additional areas later in the day. During Sunday afternoon and evening, the forecast continues to show rainfall affecting western parts of the Kingdom with heavier donwpour around the Holy capital, alongside scattered activity in northern areas. By early Monday morning, rainfall is expected across parts of the northern and western regions. Later in the afternoon, the model shows changing rainfall patterns over northern areas, with additional scattered showers along parts of the western coast. The NCM indicated that the projections are based on preliminary outputs from the Saudi numerical weather model and that it will continue monitoring weather developments and issuing updates and warnings through its official channels.