The National Center of Meteorology warned on Thursday of an intense heat wave affecting the Eastern Region, with temperatures expected to range between 49 and 50 degrees Celsius.

The center explained that the wave includes the cities of Dammam and Dhahran, as well as the governorates of Khafji, Nairyah, Qaryat al-Ulya, Jubail, Ras Tanura, Qatif, Khobar, Buqayq, Al-Addid, Dhabloutain, Al-Ahsa, Al-Hajar and their affiliated centers.

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The center indicated that the situation continues - God willing - until 5 p.m.