Severe Flooding Hits Mecca Due to Torrential Rainfall

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: 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 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.
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 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: 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.
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
Hailstorm, heavy rain, wind…Mecca and Madina in Saudi Arabia flooded, watch viral videos
The areas most affected by this rain are AlUla and Al-Madina. One of the most sacred places for Muslims in Al-Madina is Masjid-e-Nabawi was also flooded by the rains. The video of the site is going viral. In the video, the inside of the mosque is seen filled with water.
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.
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