RIYADH: Abundant winter rainfall followed by widespread spring showers has transformed large swaths of Saudi Arabia’s landscape, turning desert expanses green and reviving valleys, ravines, and open plains across the Kingdom.
The seasonal rains have highlighted the country’s ecological diversity, with renewed vegetation spreading across once-arid terrain and water flowing through valleys and ravines, creating striking scenes that reflect the richness of Saudi Arabia’s natural environment.
One of the most dramatic transformations has been witnessed in Turbah governorate in Makkah province, where heavy rainfall in May revived the natural landscape, nourishing valleys and ravines and restoring the beauty of open areas beneath cloudy skies and cooler temperatures.
DID YOU KNOW?
• Many desert plants in Saudi Arabia can remain dormant as seeds for long periods, waiting for rainfall before rapidly germinating.
