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Abnormally strong jet stream triggers deluge in Middle East, while north Africa braces for 60-80mph gusts An unusual weather pattern unleashed severe...

Abnormally strong jet stream triggers deluge in Middle East, while north Africa braces for 60-80mph gusts

An unusual weather pattern unleashed severe thunderstorms across parts of the Middle East last week, battering countries including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The Arabian peninsula – typically dominated by arid desert climates – received up to 150mm of rain in just a few days.

The deluge was caused by an abnormally strong jet stream, which helped a deep area of low pressure to develop north of Saudi Arabia. This, in turn, drew moist tropical air from the Indian Ocean and triggered intense storms.

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🔗 Published by The Guardian · 30 March 2026

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