In Saudi Arabia, three individuals were successfully rescued from flooding, while one was discovered deceased. The incident occurred due to torrential rains in Tanomah governorate. The Saudi National Centre for Meteorology has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall affecting several regions through Sunday.
In a tragic incident in Saudi Arabia, three individuals were rescued while one was found deceased following flooding conditions in the south-western region. The group was traveling in a GMC when their vehicle became submerged due to torrential rains in a Wadi east of Tanomah governorate. According to Okaz newspaper, the rescued individuals are reported to be in good health, while the fourth person’s body was discovered later in the Wadi Tarj Dam after an extensive search by rescuers and volunteers.
Additionally, several regions in Saudi Arabia are forecasted to experience thunderstorms until Sunday. The Saudi National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) has indicated that areas such as Mecca will face moderate to heavy rain. Their Thursday report warned of potential flooding, hail, and gusty winds across various regions, including Medina, Mecca, Al Baha, Asir, Jizan, Najran, Al Qassim, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province.
Heavy rainfall is also anticipated on Thursday and Friday in Taif within the Mecca region. The Medina region is expected to receive moderate to heavy rains during the same period, while the Eastern Province could see similar conditions, with peak rainfall expected on Friday and Saturday.
To summarize, a recent flooding incident in Saudi Arabia resulted in the rescue of three individuals, while one person tragically lost his life. The flooding was triggered by torrential rains, and the Saudi National Centre for Meteorology has forecast continued thunderstorms across various regions of the kingdom, warning residents of possible flooding through the weekend.
Original Source: gulfnews.com
