Saudi Arabia, Mecca and flooding

In Video: Footage captured Saudi Arabia's Medina submerged in water
Wadi Al-Fora’a Province south of Medina was seen submerged in water as floods hit Saudi Arabia on Tuesday following heavy rains. Drone footage shows flooded landed, uprooted trees as the water carried away objects and cut off streets its way.
Saudi Arabia floods submerge cars in Mecca
Saudi Arabia floods submerged cars in Mecca following torrential rains that hit the region. Dramatic footage shows vehicles engulfed in the deluge in the Al-Awali area and Al-Naseem Walkway on January 6.
In Video: Severe flooding hits Saudi Arabia, submerging Mecca and sweeping cars off roads
Strong flood struck Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, January 7, following a heavy rainstorm that caused widespread flooding, particularly affecting the holy cities of Mecca, Madinah, and Jeddah, with the streets of these cities transforming into rivers,
Saudi Arabia: Torrential Rains Lash Mecca, Madinah; Videos Show Vehicles Being Swept On Flooded Roads
The typically dry landscape of Mecca and Madina in Saudi Arabia, which used to be known for its arid desert climate is once again being swept by heavy rainfall, hail, and thunderstorms. The Jeddah city and the surrounding areas are being lashed by torrential rains,
City of Mecca submerged: Saudi Arabia hit by massive flooding
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's holiest city of Mecca flooded after being hit by extreme rain
Saudi Arabia’s Mecca, the holiest city according to Islam, has been hit by extreme weather. Footage circulating on social media shows entire neighbourhoods partially submerged amid the heavy rainfall.

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