Tragedy Strikes as Flooding Claims One Life and Rescues in Saudi Arabia
Saudi civil defense teams have reported one death and three rescues from vehicle drowning due to flooding in Saudi Arabia. The ongoing thunderstorms are expected to continue until Sunday, affecting various regions with heavy rains and potential hazards.
In a tragic incident in Saudi Arabia, civil defense teams recovered the body of a missing person following a vehicle drowning in flooding. Initially, three individuals were rescued from a submerged GMC in the Tanomah governorate after torrential rains caused flooding in a valley. The victim’s body was later discovered in the Wadi Tarj Dam by rescue workers and volunteers who conducted extensive searches in the area. Currently, several regions in Saudi Arabia are forecasted to encounter thunderstorms until Sunday, heightening risks of additional flooding.
The Saudi National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) reports that areas including the Mecca region will experience moderate to heavy rainfall. Their latest weather predictions indicate that thunderstorms will lead to flooding, with projections of hail and strong winds across regions such as Medina, Al Baha, Asir, Jizan, Najran, Al Qassim, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province.
Particularly, heavy rains are anticipated on Thursday and Friday in Taif, which is situated in the Mecca region, while Medina is also expected to face similar weather conditions. The Eastern Province, too, will see moderate to heavy rains with peak rainfall expected on Friday and Saturday.
The recent flooding in Saudi Arabia highlights the dangers posed by severe weather conditions, resulting in both rescues and tragic fatalities. As the country braces for further thunderstorms and heavy rains, heightened awareness and preparedness are essential to ensure safety in affected regions.
Original Source: gulfnews.com
