Flash floods damaged vehicles and property in Makkah city.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, MAKKAH — Flash floods hit the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia on Friday morning (22/23/2022) after heavy rains hit the city that evening. Flash floods damaged vehicles and property in Makkah city.
As reported Eye of the Middle East, On Saturday (24/12/2022), they show a series of video recordings by residents Flash floods what happened. Vehicles were swept away by the heavy flow of water, while several main roads were closed.
Mecca saw heavy rain Thursday evening through Friday morning. National Weather Center Saudi Arabian It issued a weather alert in Mecca on Friday as rain continued to fall at moderate to critical levels in Rania, Taif, Adham and Maysan areas.
Video footage from Mecca’s Great Mosque shows rain pouring down on worshipers in the mosque’s courtyard. Jeddah King Abdulaziz Airport is asking travelers to call to confirm the status of their flights before heading to the airport. This is because several flights are expected to be canceled due to these conditions.
The meteorological center also warned of floods and thunderstorms with heavy rain in Jeddah governorate north of Mecca. In November, two people died in floods that hit the coastal city of Jeddah due to heavy rains.
