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
Published 25 November 2022, 12:25 IST