Floods inundate the desert country of Saudi Arabia
When you think of Saudi Arabia, images of Mecca, Medina, and the desert come to mind. But, the weather conditions there are currently changing. Floods are occurring due to heavy rains. Recently, floods have engulfed the desert country. Heavy rain has fallen in Medina, Jeddah, Mecca, and other areas of Saudi Arabia. Torrential rain accompanied by strong gusty winds, thunder, and lightning has fallen. This rain has caused flash floods. This has brought life to a standstill.
The entire city was devastated by the heavy rains that fell in Jeddah. The city was flooded after torrential rains. Roads and low-lying areas were submerged. Public transport came to a standstill as traffic came to a standstill. Saudi media reported that authorities had issued a red alert in the city. Authorities warned people in flood-affected areas to be careful. People were advised not to go out under any circumstances and to stay safe at home.
They warned that unnecessary travel should be postponed until the impact of the floods subsides. Meanwhile, officials have been alerted by the weather department’s warnings that there is a possibility of heavy rains in the next two days. Photos and videos related to the floods are going viral on social media. Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia are holy places of worship for Muslims. Every year, millions of Muslims from all over the world reach these cities for the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage. Currently, pilgrims from different countries are facing severe difficulties due to heavy rains there.
