Desert in Saudi Arabia records snow for the first time; see photos

A desert in Saudi Arabia was covered in snow for the first time in history. The unprecedented phenomenon was recorded in the Al-Jawf region, on the border with Jordan, after heavy rain and hail hit Saudi territory.

According to Saudi Arabia’s state news agency, snow fell last Saturday (2). The forecast for the following days was for the formation of storms, strong winds and torrential rain.

The country is known for its arid landscape, with temperatures that tend to be above 30°C during the day.

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This content was originally published in Desert in Saudi Arabia records snow for the first time; see photos on the CNN Brasil website.

Source: CNN Brasil

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