2022–2023 Saudi Arabia floods explained
| November 2022 Saudi Arabia floods |
| Affected: | Jeddah |
| Fatalities: | 2 |
| Cause: | Heavy rainfall |
In November 2022, Saudi Arabia was hit by coastal flooding as a result of heavy rain.[1] The main affected area was the city of Jeddah in which two people were killed.[2] As a result, flights were delayed and schools were closed.[3] The main road to Mecca was also closed.[4]
| December 2022 Saudi Arabia floods |
| Affected: | Mecca |
| Cause: | Heavy rainfall |
On 23 December 2022, torrential rain caused flash flooding in Mecca.[5] In the start of January 2023, Jeddah experienced further floods.[6]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Streets submerged by heavy coastal flooding in Saudi Arabia . 2022-11-24 . news.yahoo.com . en-US.
- Web site: Devastating Jeddah flash floods leave two dead . 2022-11-24 . Middle East Eye . en.
- Web site: Fahey . Ryan . 2022-11-24 . Devastating floods cause water to gush down street as cars swept away . 2022-11-24 . mirror . en.
- Web site: 2022-11-25 . 2 dead as Saudi storm closes schools, cuts main road to Mecca. The Straits Times . 2022-11-26. en.
- Web site: Flash floods hit Mecca as meteorology centre raises alert level . 2022-12-27 . Middle East Eye . en.
- Web site: Heavy rain floods Saudi Arabia's Jeddah for second time in weeks . 2023-01-03 . Middle East Eye . en.
