Tragic Flooding Incident in Saudi Arabia: 1 Dead, 3 Rescued Amid Thunderstorms

Saudi civil defense personnel recovered one deceased individual and rescued three others from a vehicle trapped in floodwaters due to recent thunderstorms in Saudi Arabia. The National Centre for Meteorology forecasts ongoing severe weather, with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected until Sunday in various regions including Mecca and Medina.

Thunderstorms have impacted multiple areas in Saudi Arabia, leading to a tragic incident where civil defense teams found one individual deceased following the rescue of three others from a submerged vehicle. The group was traveling in a GMC when heavy floodwaters, resulting from torrential rains, engulfed their vehicle in a valley east of the Tanomah governorate. While the rescued individuals are reported to be in good health, the unfortunate discovery of the fourth person’s body occurred hours later in the Wadi Tarj Dam.

Rescue operations involved diligent searches by rescuers and volunteers who scoured the valley to locate the missing individual. The Saudi National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) has released a weather report indicating that thunderstorms are expected to persist in several provinces through Sunday. Areas such as Mecca are predicted to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, while other regions, including Medina, Al Baha, Asir, and Najran, should prepare for possible flooding due to predicted thunderstorms, hail, and high winds.

Heavy rain is anticipated particularly in Taif, a region within Mecca, on Thursday and Friday, while Medina is also likely to see substantial rain during the same period. The Eastern Province is expected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, with the heaviest downpours projected for Friday and Saturday, emphasizing the need for caution among the residents.

The recent flooding in Saudi Arabia has resulted in the tragic death of one individual, highlighting the dangers associated with severe weather conditions. With thunderstorms forecasted to continue across various regions, including Mecca and Medina, residents are urged to remain vigilant of potential flooding and severe weather. The prompt response of rescue teams underscores the importance of community support during such emergencies.

Original Source: gulfnews.com