Flood in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Flood at Jeddah 2011
Flood at Jeddah 2011

Floods are being reported worldwide. Flooding at the Philippines is not new to the Filipinos. Second, flood also hits Brisbane, Australia. Third, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Now, flood is also in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Who will think that Saudi Arabia will experience such phenomenon? Jeddah is the second largest city in Saudi Arabia. Last 2009 they were also hit by flooding that kills at least 123 people.

The city has experience a rainy season since November 2010. And this is now the third time that Jeddah has suffered flooding this month.

Flood in Jeddah 2011
Flood in Jeddah 2011

Authorities have shutdown many underp(–foul word(s) removed–) and several roads to avoid accident. Arab news reported that there was at least one road and bridge damage due to flood.

Drainage trucks are now taking their action to clear the water. Schools are ordered to close on Saturday.

The people now are in panic due to water that flowed into their homes making them hang inside their house. Thousands of cars are already drowned.

Flood in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Video

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