Jordan is expected to experience an intensification of unstable weather conditions on Sunday, with heavy rain showers forecast for short periods, particularly across southern, eastern and central areas, including Aqaba.
The weather will be accompanied by thunder, lightning and occasional hail, while authorities have warned of flash floods in valleys and low-lying areas, as well as reduced visibility caused by dust.
Weather forecaster Tareq Al-Sharaan of the Jordan Meteorological Department told Al-Mamlaka that the unstable conditions are expected to peak Sunday afternoon and into the evening, with their effects continuing through Monday.
Satellite and radar images showed developing convective and thunderclouds moving from southern Jordan toward the northeast, accompanied by moderate to heavy rainfall in parts of Tafileh, Karak and eastern Ma’an.
According to the Jordan Meteorological Department, limited areas of northern Jordan may also receive rain showers. Winds will be southeasterly and moderate, occasionally becoming active with strong gusts that may raise dust in the Badia.
Al-Sharaan warned people against approaching flood channels and low-lying areas and urged caution during thunderstorms.
At night, the weather will be pleasant in most areas and moderate in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Aqaba. Clouds will appear at various altitudes, with scattered rain showers remaining possible in parts of southern and eastern Jordan and limited central areas. Rain may be heavy for short periods in eastern areas and occasionally accompanied by thunder.
Temperatures on Sunday are expected to range between 29°C and 18°C in eastern Amman, 27°C and 16°C in western Amman, 25°C and 14°C in the northern highlands, 24°C and 13°C in the Sharah Mountains, 32°C and 19°C in the Badia, 28°C and 17°C in the plains, 35°C and 19°C in the northern Jordan Valley, 34°C and 22°C in the central Jordan Valley, 35°C and 26°C in the southern Jordan Valley, 33°C and 24°C at the Dead Sea, and 34°C and 25°C in Aqaba.
Municipalities Raise Alert Levels
As part of preparations to deal with the weather conditions, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Local Administration Walid Al-Masri instructed municipalities, joint services councils and municipal affairs directorates to raise their preparedness levels to the highest level, particularly in eastern and southern areas.
Al-Masri stressed the need to monitor early-warning system reports and maintain continuous coordination with administrative governors, Civil Defense and other relevant authorities to respond to any emergencies resulting from rainfall.
He also called for residents, particularly those living near valleys, as well as livestock owners, to be warned about potential flash floods and urged authorities to take precautionary measures to protect lives and property.
Meanwhile, Public Works and Housing Ministry spokesperson Omar Al-Maharmah said field teams and machinery would remain on standby around the clock in the southern governorates over the next two days to respond to any emergencies caused by the weather.
Al-Maharmah told Al-Mamlaka that the ministry had prepared 108 field teams equipped with 138 vehicles, in addition to 200 vehicles from the private sector placed on standby, bringing the total available vehicles to 338.
He said rainfall across Jordan over the past several hours had not required field intervention, despite being heavy in some southern areas.
The ministry also carried out dozens of rainwater drainage projects during the summer, including eight major projects in locations that had suffered damage during the previous rainy season.
Al-Maharmah said authorities would continue monitoring flood channels, valleys and culverts to ensure they are ready to handle the expected rainfall.
Warnings of Flash Floods and Slippery Roads
The Public Security Directorate renewed its call for citizens to exercise caution during the unstable weather, warning of sudden flash floods, reduced horizontal visibility and slippery roads caused by rainfall.
The directorate urged drivers to exercise particular caution on highways and in areas experiencing rain or dust, maintain sufficient distance between vehicles and stay away from valleys, flood channels and low-lying areas, especially in southern and eastern Jordan.
It also called on people never to attempt to cross flood channels under any circumstances and to stay away from open areas during thunderstorms and lightning, while following preventive instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
The directorate stressed the importance of calling the unified emergency number 911 when necessary to report accidents or situations requiring emergency assistance.
The National Center for Security and Crisis Management also urged residents to take necessary precautions during the unstable weather affecting Jordan and follow safety instructions to avoid risks caused by heavy rain and dust.
The center stressed the need to stay away from valley sides, flood-prone areas and low-lying locations, as well as avoid approaching valleys and areas where water accumulates due to the risk of falling into them.
It also urged drivers to exercise caution in areas experiencing heavy dust and reduced visibility, and to drive slowly on roads expected to receive heavy rainfall.
The center warned against attempting to cross flooded roads on foot or by vehicle if water levels rise, stressing the importance of following instructions from the relevant authorities to protect public safety.
Unstable Weather to Continue Monday
Unstable weather conditions will continue to affect Jordan on Monday, with moderate temperatures in most areas and chances of scattered rain showers in parts of the eastern and southeastern regions.
Rain may be heavy at times and accompanied by thunder, lightning and hail. Winds will be southeasterly and moderate, occasionally becoming active before shifting to northwesterly in the evening.
At night, the weather will be pleasant in most areas and moderate in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Aqaba, with clouds appearing at various altitudes. Scattered rain showers will remain possible in limited parts of eastern Jordan, while winds will be southwesterly and moderate, occasionally becoming active.
According to the Jordan Meteorological Department, moderate autumn weather will return on Tuesday. Conditions will be generally moderate, with some clouds at various altitudes and moderate northwesterly winds.
At night, the weather will be pleasant in most areas and moderate in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Aqaba, with some clouds at various altitudes and light, variable winds.
Moderate autumn weather will continue across most areas on Wednesday, with high clouds and light southwesterly winds.
At night, conditions will be pleasant in most areas and moderate in the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and Aqaba, with light and variable winds.
