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.

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.

Videos on social media show water gushing through streets, pushing away stationary cars parked along them and buildings submerged due to incessant rain and thunderstorms

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,

Runways were flooded on Tuesday as storms battered the main airport in Saudia Arabia. Footage shows ground vehicles battling through the deluge at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on January 7.

Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and a record-breaking waterspout have put Saudi Arabia on high alert, with authorities urging residents to stay safe amid ongoing storms and flash floods.

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 is on high alert as heavy rainfall sweeps across Mecca and Medina, causing flash floods, dust storms, and hail. The extreme weather is expected to continue until Wednesday, bringing dangerous conditions to the holy cities.