Saudi Arabia – Deadly Storms and Floods Hit Several Regions

Civil Defence in Saudi Arabia are reporting that 3 people have died as a result of severe weather sweeping across the country. The fatalities include 2 people who were struck by lightning in Al Qunfudhah, Makkah province. Two other people were injured in the same incident and were taken to hospital.

Saudi Civil defence have reported another fatality in Riyadh. Local media in Saudi Arabia also report that three people have died in Bisha in Asir Region and two in Baha, Al Baha Region.

Heavy rain and floods have swept across various regions of the country. Saudi Civil Defence say they have responded to almost 1,000 calls as a result of the flooding, rescuing hundreds of people, mostly in vehicles, including over 300 in the Riyadh region, 21 in Eastern Province, 5 in Asir, 3 in Jizan, 2 in Makkah and 2 in Tabuk.

Around 120 people have been evacuated from their homes and are staying in temporary shelter.

Homes have been damaged, sections of roads away and traffic severely disrupted. Local media say that the rain also caused a number of cars to overturn or skid off roads.

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