Torrential rains swept across Saudi Arabia on Monday, January 6, leading to widespread flooding in multiple regions. The General Directorate of Civil Defense issued warnings, urging citizens and residents to exercise caution and avoid flood-prone areas.
In the capital, Riyadh, authorities reported several incidents of waterlogging, causing disruptions to traffic and daily life. Emergency services were on high alert, responding to distress calls and assisting those affected by the floods, local media reported.
The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) in Saudi Arabia issued multiple red alerts for high winds, low visibility, hail, flashfloods and thunderstorms across the Riyadh region, and have forecast rain in the region throughout the coming week.
Officials at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah warned of significant flight delays due to the weather.
This video shows floodwaters in the Aziziyah district of Mecca on Monday.
