Severe Floods Engulf Streets Of Madinah After Heavy Rainfall
Madinah experienced heavy downpours over the recent days, triggering widespread flooding across the city. The Civil Defense issued urgent warnings, urging residents to stay indoors and exercise extreme caution on flooded streets.
Visitors at the Prophet’s Mosque found solace in the rainfall, cherishing the serene moment on sacred grounds
اللهم صيبًا نافعاً..#أمطار_المدينة من ساحات #المسجد_النبوي.#المدينة_المنورة
تصوير: ماجد سندي pic.twitter.com/ZK5asFLWCb— إمارة منطقة المدينة المنورة (@imarat_almadina) April 29, 2024
People were seen praying under the cool raindrops, and running around the courtyard of the Holy Mosque!
On the other hand, a lot of streets got flooded with torrents of rainwater
كميات السيول🌧☔️ في شارع السلام بالمدينة المنورة.
— هاشتاق السعودية (@HashKSA) April 29, 2024
Residents were seen struggling during their commute, with miles of rainwater pooling up the roads all over the city. The Civil Defense also warned the public to remain cautious outdoors, and immediately got to work to prevent further flooding on the streets.
Saudi’s Civil Defense actually deployed around 146 pieces of equipment for flood management
وفي هذا الجانب سخّرت أمانة #المدينة_المنورة 146 معدة وآلية ومشاركة أكثر من 1200 من الكوادر العاملة لمعالجة مواقع تجمعات مياه الأمطار. https://t.co/BOtxhY3dCy pic.twitter.com/dibQ3qOSIx
— إمارة منطقة المدينة المنورة (@imarat_almadina) April 29, 2024
Many schools in the region also closed down due to the severe flooding around the city, and have resorted to remote-learning.
