Saudi Arabia's holiest city of Mecca flooded

City of Mecca submerged: Saudi Arabia hit by massive flooding
A strong flood hit Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, January 7. The city of Mecca has already been submerged, and streams of water are sweeping cars off the roads, The Daily Mail informs. According to media reports,
Saudi Videos Show Flooded Mecca
The Islamic holy city of Mecca has flooded along with other Saudi Arabian cities after heavy rainfall earlier this week, as seen in videos on social media.
Saudi Arabia: Massive floods due to torrential rainfall in Mecca
Makkah, Saudi Arabia - January 07, 2025 Torrential rainfall has caused widespread flooding in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, severely impacting the holy city and its surrounding areas. Streets have turned into rivers,
In Video: Severe flooding hits Saudi Arabia, submerging Mecca and sweeping cars off roads
Strong flood struck Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, January 7, following a heavy rainstorm that caused widespread flooding, particularly affecting the holy cities of Mecca, Madinah, and Jeddah, with the streets of these cities transforming into rivers,
Saudi Arabia: Torrential Rains Lash Mecca, Madinah; Videos Show Vehicles Being Swept On Flooded Roads
The typically dry landscape of Mecca and Madina in Saudi Arabia, which used to be known for its arid desert climate is once again being swept by heavy rainfall, hail, and thunderstorms. The Jeddah city and the surrounding areas are being lashed by torrential rains,
Saudi Arabia's holiest city of Mecca flooded after being hit by extreme rain
Saudi Arabia’s Mecca, the holiest city according to Islam, has been hit by extreme weather. Footage circulating on social media shows entire neighbourhoods partially submerged amid the heavy rainfall.
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