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,
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 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.
Flooding in Saudi Arabia: Mecca and Medina go under water
The streets of the holy Islamic cities went under water due to flooding in Saudi Arabia. This is reported by ren.tv .
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.
Saudi Arabia hit by thunderstorms, floods, with temperatures at 9 degrees
The floods come just two months after Saudi Arabia experienced an unprecedented snowfall in its northern Al-Jawf region, transforming the desert landscape into a winter scene. The snowfall, accompanied by heavy rain and hail, was the first recorded in the region's history and a stark departure from its typical dry climate.
Saudi Arabia’s holiest city of Mecca flooded after being hit by extreme rain
Saudi Arabia ’s Mecca, the holiest city according to Islam, has been hit by extreme weather. Footage circulating on social media shows entire neighbourhoods partially submerged amid the heavy rainfall. Men were seen forming human chains to rescue children who had become trapped in the flooding in the Al-Awali neighbourhood, southeast of Mecca.
Watch: Mecca, Medina flooded after heavy rains, hailstorms lash parts of Saudi Arabia
Videos going viral on social media from these areas show cars being swept away by the floodwaters, while buses are stuck in the middle of the road
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
In Video: Footage captured Saudi Arabia's Medina submerged in water
Wadi Al-Fora’a Province south of Medina was seen submerged in water as floods hit Saudi Arabia on Tuesday following heavy rains. Drone footage shows flooded landed, uprooted trees as the water carried away objects and cut off streets its way.
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.
After snow, Saudi Arabia's weather takes another turn: Desert land hit by thunderstorms, floods, with temperatures at 9 degrees
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Mayhem in Mecca as extreme rain submerges city, gushing waters wash away cars
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