The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing unprecedented torrential rains as well as severe floods that swept across streets and neighbourhoods in its several cities with the weather stress expected to continue for days.
The National Centre for Meteorology issued warning alerts on Tuesday with different levels across the kingdom, reported Anadolu.
The warnings included the high red alert in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah in western Saudi Arabia, as well as in areas of the eastern region.
By a lesser orange level of severity, the capital Riyadh, central Saudi Arabia, and the southwestern provinces of Aseer and Jazan were alerted, however, people were still urged to remain vigilant amid anticipated rainfall.
In response to the heavy rain warnings, the kingdom’s rescue authorities including the Red Crescent Authority heightened their readiness.
The Red Crescent confirmed full operational readiness for its rescue teams to ensure uninterrupted ambulance service and rapid interventions, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Moreover, citizens were also warned by the Saudi authorities to remain cautious and follow safety guidance especially in the areas that were warned by the high level alerts.
People were urged by the Civil Defence service to stay away from valleys, lowland areas, and areas where rainfall waters could gather.
The extent of the flooding with water levels rising and sweeping cars off roads, as well as buildings being submerged due to the heavy rainfall and thunderstorms was documented on social media.
