A pedestrian carrying an umbrella to protect himself from the rainfall in Doha, Qatar, on Friday October 11, 2024. Photo by Rajan Vadakkemuriyil / The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: On Friday, October 11, 2024, Qatar witnessed significant rainfall across various regions, marking a notable beginning in the country's rainy season.
The Civil Aviation Authority (@qatarweather) released data showing varied precipitation levels throughout Qatar.
كميات الأمطار المسجلة لليوم الجمعة 11/10/2024#موسم_الأمطار_قطر
— أرصاد قطر (@qatarweather) October 11, 2024
Amount of rain recorded for today Friday 11/10/2024 #Qatar_Rainy_Season pic.twitter.com/tY3YwItPet
The highest rainfall was recorded in Aldaayen, with an impressive 38mm.
Other areas experiencing substantial rain included Alsad with 27.3mm, Simsima with 25.8mm, and Imgaitna with 22.4mm.
Other areas also saw moderate rainfall. Ain Snan received 14.1mm, while the capital Doha recorded 2.9mm.
Even typically drier regions like Wadi Al Banat and Qatar University area registered 2.5mm of rain.
This widespread precipitation event demonstrates the weather shift towards the winter season, which is highly awaited and welcomed by Qatar's residents.
