Heavy Rainfall Triggers Widespread Flooding Across Madinah

Hera Shabbir

On Friday, August 30, the holy city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, experienced torrential rains that led to severe flooding, sweeping away several vehicles.

Social media was flooded with videos showcasing the widespread damage, with rainwater submerging many cars and carrying others away


Reports indicate that the Kingdom’s Cloud Seeding Project yielded immediate results, bringing rainfall to multiple regions across the country. Both Makkah and Madinah have experienced heavy downpours over the past week.

People in Madinah were also seen running from lightening strikes

On Friday, Saudi Arabia’s National Centre of Meteorology issued a red alert for rain in several regions in the west and southwest, lasting until 11 pm local time.

The storm itself caused quite some damage around the city

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