Devastating floods hit Saudi Arabia's northern provinces, including Madinah. Climate change impacts demand urgent action.
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:28am on 01 May 2024,Wednesday International
Recent heavy rain in northern Saudi Arabia has led to floods, forcing road closures and school cancellations. Videos on social media show flash floods in areas like Al-Ula and Al-Madinah, home to Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi, Islam's second holiest site. This comes after unusual floods hit neighboring UAE and Oman, partly due to climate change. It's reminiscent of November 2022 floods in Jeddah, where poor drainage caused fatalities. These events underline the ongoing challenge of managing extreme weather and the importance of better planning to protect communities from such disasters.
