Saudi Arabia was hit by thunderstorms and flash flooding across much of its Red Sea on Friday, with images on social media showing flooded roads and cars stranded in floodwaters, according to The National.
The rains are expected to last until Tuesday, prompting the directorate to urge citizens to remain on alert and comply with safety guidelines issued through the media according to the Saudi Gazette.
The National There are reports that images of stranded vehicles in Medina have been circulating on social media.
Two bodies were found in a wadi in Dhahab near the Red Sea coast due to heavy rains, according to a statement released by the country's civil defence authority.
The country's National Meteorological Center on Friday issued a red alert, warning citizens of rain in western and southwestern regions of Saudi Arabia, saying torrential rain would last until 11 p.m. local time.
Forecasters had earlier warned that residents could experience strong winds, poor visibility and heavy rain.
The National It was further reported that the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia will only face light to moderate rainfall.
Saudi authorities have revealed that they have deployed thousands of workers to monitor the rains at Masid-Al-Haram and Masjid-e-Nabawi.
Measures have been completed to “enable worshippers to perform their religious duties in comfort and peace” at Masjid-e-Nabawi, the General Presidency for Mosque Affairs said. Saudi Press Agency.
