2022–2023 Saudi Arabia floods
Disaster in Saudi Arabia
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In November 2022, Saudi Arabia was hit by riverine flooding as a result of heavy rain.[1] The main affected area was the city of Jeddah in which two people were killed.[2] As a result, flights were delayed and schools were closed.[3] The main road to Mecca was also closed.[4]
Mecca | |
| Date | 23 December 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Cause | Heavy rainfall |
 Jeddah | |
| Date | 24 November 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Cause | Heavy rainfall |
| Deaths | 2 |
On 23 December 2022, torrential rain caused flash flooding in Mecca.[5] In the start of January 2023, Jeddah experienced further floods.[6]