Saudi Arabia: Torrential Rains Lash Mecca, Madinah

Saudi Arabia: Torrential Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Mecca
Makkah, Saudi Arabia - 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: 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.
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Heavy rain showers in Saudi Arabia on January 8, i.e., Wednesday, threw life out of gear, leading to floods and waterlogging in multiple cities. Among the affected cities in Saudi Arabia are Mecca, Jeddah,
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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 flights out of Jeddah airport
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.
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.
Catastrophic Flooding in Saudi Arabia: Mecca, Jeddah, Madinah Hit by Record Rains, Cars Submerged
Severe flooding has hit Saudi Arabia, particularly in Mecca, Jeddah, and Madinah, after record-breaking rainfall caused widespread destruction. Torrential downpours have turned streets into rivers, submerging cars,
Torrential rain drenches visitors in Mecca
Heavy rains and high winds hit much of the country, with some of the worst weather seen in the cities of Mecca and Jeddah, according to official weather reports.
In Video: Severe flooding hits Saudi Arabia, submerging Mecca and sweeping cars off roads
Strong flood struck Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, January 7, following a heavy rainstorm that caused widespread flooding, particularly affecting the holy cities of Mecca, Madinah, and Jeddah, with the streets of these cities transforming into rivers,
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