Torrential Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Mecca

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.
Several cities in Saudi Arabia hit by unprecedented torrential rains, severe floods
Local authorities raise high alerts warnings amid record-breaking rainfall in several areas across Saudi Arabia - Anadolu Ajansı
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.
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.
Saudi Arabia floods submerge cars in Mecca
Saudi Arabia floods submerged cars in Mecca following torrential rains that hit the region. Dramatic footage shows vehicles engulfed in the deluge in the Al-Awali area and Al-Naseem Walkway on January 6.
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,
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,
Saudi Arabia on High Alert: Torrential Rain, Flash Floods, Dust Storms & Hail Sweep Mecca & Medina
Saudi Arabia is on high alert as heavy rainfall sweeps across Mecca and Medina, causing flash floods, dust storms, and hail. The extreme weather is expected to continue until Wednesday, bringing dangerous conditions to the holy cities.
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