Watch: Mecca, Medina flooded after heavy rains, hailstorms lash parts of Saudi Arabia

Videos going viral on social media from these areas show cars being swept away by the floodwaters, while buses are stuck in the middle of the road

Hyderabad: Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms caused mayhem in Saudi Arabian cities of Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

Videos going viral on social media from these areas show cars being swept away by the floodwaters, while buses are stuck in the middle of the road. Reportedly, several people are stuck in the floods, and rescue operations are underway.

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In some videos, men can be seen forming human chains to rescue children trapped in the floods.

The harsh weather conditions are unlikely to subside, as Saudi Arabia’s Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Mecca, Medina, and its surrounding areas.

Here are some videos posted by netizens showing the devastation caused by the floods:

Flooding in Mecca, Saudi Arabia today after a huge storm….🌊pic.twitter.com/4yrcraqsjc

— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) January 6, 2025

Heavy flooding due to torrential rainfall in Al Shoqiyah of Mecca, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 (06.01.2025)pic.twitter.com/Q5hPyLNs90

— Disaster News (@Top_Disaster) January 6, 2025

🇸🇦 Meanwhile in Saudi Arabia

Raging floods tear through Mecca again.

They obviously still haven’t mastered all the Geo-Engineering operations out in the desert yet. pic.twitter.com/WIxzEhRbhS

— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) January 7, 2025

Sever floods due to Torrential rainfall in Mecca, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 pic.twitter.com/5VfYTSTFzJ

— climatenews (@climatenews__) January 7, 2025

EXTREME RAINFALL causes MASSIVE FLOODING in Mecca, Saudi Arabia!

Holy sites affected, pilgrims evacuated.

Emergency services on the scene.

Residents and visitors advised to exercise caution.

Stay safe! #MeccaFloods #SaudiArabia #FloodAlert pic.twitter.com/Qcsfo4c92N

— Facts Prime (@factsprime35) January 6, 2025