Saudi Arabia: Torrential Rains Lash Mecca, Madinah; Videos Show Vehicles Being Swept On Flooded Roads
The highest rainfall so far has been recorded in Al-Shafiyah in Badr governorate at 49.2 mm, followed by Jeddah's Al-Basateen at 38 mm.
Severe storm batters Saudi Arabia with torrential rain and high winds
A severe storm has hit Saudi Arabia this week, bringing torrential rain and high winds. The country's meteorological department has issued a red alert for the cities of Mecca, Madinah and Jeddah as flash floods have turned roads into rivers.
Watch | Mecca hit by excessive rain, Saudi Arabia’s holiest city is flooded
Videos on social media show water gushing through streets, pushing away stationary cars parked along them and buildings submerged due to incessant rain and thunderstorms
Catastrophic Flooding in Saudi Arabia: Record Rains Cause Severe Disruptions in Mecca, Jeddah, and Madinah
Severe flooding in Saudi Arabia's Mecca, Jeddah, and Madinah due to record rainfall causes major disruptions and widespread destruction.- Watch Video on English Oneindia
Saudi Arabia: Torrential Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Mecca
January 08, 2025 Mecca is grappling with devastating floods caused by torrential rainfall, leaving parts of the city submerged. Streets turned into rivers, and vehicles were swept away as the water levels rose rapidly,
Saudi Arabia airport flooded as storms batter city
Runways were flooded on Tuesday as storms battered the main airport in Saudia Arabia. Footage shows ground vehicles battling through the deluge at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on January 7.
WATCH VIDEO | Severe Weather Hits Mecca And Medina: Saudi Arabia Braces For Rain, Hail, And Floods
Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and a record-breaking waterspout have put Saudi Arabia on high alert, with authorities urging residents to stay safe amid ongoing storms and flash floods.
City of Mecca submerged: Saudi Arabia hit by massive flooding
A strong flood hit Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, January 7. The city of Mecca has already been submerged, and streams of water are sweeping cars off the roads, The Daily Mail informs. According to media reports,
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Saudi Arabia warns of inclement weather amid heavy rainfall
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VIDEO: Torrential rain and hailstorms hit Makkah and Jeddah
Saudi Arabian authorities shuttered schools in several regions on Monday as heavy rain and flash floods inundated roads. Some ...
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More rain in the Gulf? New data shows close to 19% rise in rainfall over 20 years
Severe storms that swept through the UAE last year unleashed the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the UAE. But is the ...
After snow, Saudi Arabia's weather takes another turn: Desert land hit by thunderstorms, floods, with temperatures at 9 degrees
Saudi cities including Mecca and Jeddah faced heavy rainfall and flooding on January 8. Residents formed human chains to help ...
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Flash Floods Inundate Mecca, Saudi Govt: 'Stay Away from Low-Lying Areas'
According to the NCM, winds over the Red Sea will blow from the northeast in the northern and central parts, and from the ...
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Madinah faces heavy rain; Alert issued for Jeddah, Mecca
Madinah experiences heavy rain with thunder, lightning, and hail, causing localized flooding. A red alert has been issued for ...
Saudi Videos Show Flooded Mecca
The Islamic holy city of Mecca has flooded along with other Saudi Arabian cities after heavy rainfall earlier this week, as seen in videos on social media.
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Mayhem in Mecca as extreme rain submerges city, gushing waters wash away cars
Floodwaters have engulfed cars, stranded buses, and prompted widespread rescues in Mecca and its surroundings, including ...