Thunderstorms in Jeddah cause flooding

SAUDI ARABIA: Soon after the UAE, Jeddah also undergoes heavy periodic rainfall and thunderstorms

Lightening, thunder, and rainfall have consequentially caused severe flooding in the city. The city has been brought to a hold as a result of this rainfall.

Residents, throughout the city share clips of flooded and empty roads. The Saudi Press Agency has reported that all schools, in Jeddah, Rabigh and Khulais are closed due to the floods.