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.

In Pics | Heavy rain, flash floods hit parts of Saudi Arabia; Credit: Twitter/@zameeree

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