Science and Technology / Start of 'Jumrat al-Qayth' today.. The hottest summer period in the Kingdom

Rafhaa, Safar 2, 1448 AH corresponding to July 16, 2026, SPA: Today, Thursday, the 'Jumrat al-Qayth' period began, which is classified as the hottest period of the summer season throughout the year. This period extends for several weeks, during which most regions of the Kingdom experience a noticeable rise in temperatures, approaching their annual peak. Burjus al-Fulaih, a member of the 'Afaq' Society for Astronomy, explained to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that Thursday marks the actual start of 'Jumrat al-Qayth', represented by the first days of the 'Second Gemini' known as the 'Al-Han’ah' station, which lasts for 13 days and is the fourth station of the summer season. Al-Fulaih stated that 'Jumrat al-Qayth' usually begins in mid-July and lasts until early August; it is popularly known as 'Date Cooker' due to the crucial role of high temperatures during this period in accelerating the ripening of palm fruits and their transformation into ripe dates. He pointed out that this period is characterized by hot winds and a noticeable rise in temperatures, accompanied by a significant increase in humidity levels in coastal areas, stressing the importance of adhering to preventive guidelines issued by the relevant authorities, foremost of which is avoiding direct exposure to sunlight during peak hours (from noon to afternoon) and increasing fluid and water intake to prevent heat stress and sunstroke. // End // 23:47 T M 0207