Stormy Skies, Heavy Hearts & Eid Anticipation In Jordan
19 March 2026

Stormy Skies, Heavy Hearts & Eid Anticipation In Jordan

The Lovin Amman Show

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Jordan saw it all today… from rare thunderstorms, lightning, and even hail in Aqaba, to school closures in Tafilah due to unstable weather conditions and flooding risks. While the skies looked unreal, the impact on the ground was serious, with warnings of slippery roads and dangerous water on major highways. At the same time, the Kingdom is mourning the loss of three Anti-Narcotics officers who were killed in the line of duty during a raid in East Amman, with emotional moments from the funeral deeply affecting many across the country. And as the day comes to an end, all eyes turn to the sky once again as Jordan observes the Shawwal crescent to determine the start of Eid al-Fitr.From rare thunderstorms and hail to emotional moments and Eid anticipation, here’s everything happening in Jordan today