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.

Heavy rains lashed western Saudi Arabia, including the coastal city of Jeddah on November 24. Credit: AFP 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

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

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

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