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Rain continued intermittently in different areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saudi authorities have advised residents and visitors to remain cautious during rainfall and avoid low-lying areas due to possible water accumulation and related risks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heavy rainfall in several parts of Saudi Arabia has brought relief from the heat, with Makkah and the capital Riyadh 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