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November 2022 Saudi Arabia floods

Jeddah
Date	24 November 2022 (2022-11-24)
Location	Jeddah
Cause	Heavy rainfall
Deaths	2

In November 2022, Saudi Arabia was hit by coastal flooding as a result of heavy rain. The main affected area was the city of Jeddah in which two people were killed. As a result, flights were delayed and schools were closed. The main road to Mecca was also closed.

December 2022 Saudi Arabia floods

Mecca
Date	23 December 2022 (2022-12-23)
Location	Mecca
Cause	Heavy rainfall

On 23 December 2022, torrential rain caused flash flooding in Mecca. In the start of January 2023, Jeddah experienced further floods.

See also

• 2009 Jeddah floods

References

1. "Streets submerged by heavy coastal flooding in Saudi Arabia". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
2. "Devastating Jeddah flash floods leave two dead". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
3. Fahey, Ryan (2022-11-24). "Devastating floods cause water to gush down street as cars swept away". mirror. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
4. "2 dead as Saudi storm closes schools, cuts main road to Mecca". The Straits Times. 2022-11-25. Retrieved 2022-11-26.
5. "Flash floods hit Mecca as meteorology centre raises alert level". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
6. "Heavy rain floods Saudi Arabia's Jeddah for second time in weeks". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2023-01-03.

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