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In pics | Heavy rains, flash floods lash parts of Saudi Arabia

At least two people have died and several properties have been damaged in Jeddah due to a flood caused by torrential rain on November 24. The heavy downpour has resulted in delayed flights and forced schools to shut down.
Last Updated : 25 November 2022, 16:54 IST

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Heavy rains lashed western Saudi Arabia, including the coastal city of Jeddah on November 24. Credit: AFP Photo
Heavy rains lashed western Saudi Arabia, including the coastal city of Jeddah on November 24. Credit: AFP Photo
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Owing to the massive downpour, flights got delayed and schools were shut. Credit: Reuters Photo
Owing to the massive downpour, flights got delayed and schools were shut. Credit: Reuters Photo
Visuals from Jeddah showed waterlogged roads, snarling traffic and partially submerged vehicles. Credit: Reuters Photo
Visuals from Jeddah showed waterlogged roads, snarling traffic and partially submerged vehicles. Credit: Reuters Photo
The Saudi civil defence representative in Mecca took to Twitter and warned citizens to not venture out during the deluge unless it’s extremely urgent. Credit: Reuters Photo
The Saudi civil defence representative in Mecca took to Twitter and warned citizens to not venture out during the deluge unless it’s extremely urgent. Credit: Reuters Photo
The 'Saudi Press Agency' reported before dawn that schools in the city would be closed temporarily as the forecast predicted continuous rains through the day. Credit: Reuters Photo
The 'Saudi Press Agency' reported before dawn that schools in the city would be closed temporarily as the forecast predicted continuous rains through the day. Credit: Reuters Photo
Winter rainstorms and flooding occur almost every year in Jeddah ,often resulting in the residents decrying poor infrastructure. Credit: AFP Photo
Winter rainstorms and flooding occur almost every year in Jeddah ,often resulting in the residents decrying poor infrastructure. Credit: AFP Photo
The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi reported that the south of Jeddha received 179 mm of rain between 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, which was the 'highest' ever recorded. Credit: AFP Photo
The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi reported that the south of Jeddha received 179 mm of rain between 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, which was the 'highest' ever recorded. Credit: AFP Photo
This number overtakes the amount of rainfall registered in 2009 when about 123 were killed in the city. Credit: Reuters Photo
This number overtakes the amount of rainfall registered in 2009 when about 123 were killed in the city. Credit: Reuters Photo
The city is struggling to keep up with their daily life amid the torrential rainfall. Credit: Reuters Photo
The city is struggling to keep up with their daily life amid the torrential rainfall. Credit: Reuters Photo
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Published 25 November 2022, 12:25 IST

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