Temperatures have continued to drop in several regions of the country. Minus 7 degrees Centigrade was recorded in Hail, according to Thamer Al-Areefi of the Presidency for Meteorology and Environmental Protection in the region. Hospitals have recorded the weather related deaths of old people, children and those suffering from serious illnesses. Several citizens said that water has frozen in the pipes thus necessitating seeking the help of plumbers and technicians. In Al-Gurayyat, vegetables and fruits have been destroyed on farms and sheep have died. For the third consecutive day, temperatures have dropped in the areas north of Taif reaching minus 5 degrees Centigrade. Most shops were forced to close with the increasing numbers of people visiting health centers. Najran Region witnessed long hours of cold weather and heaters were in great demand in the market.
