Saudi Arabia hit by mass FLOODING as ‘apocalyptic’ storm sweeps desert
FLOODS have swept across the Middle East as record-breaking rainfail and an ice blast has alarmed several Arab countries.
By OLI SMITH
Express.co.uk
Sat, Feb 18, 2017
Severe flooding has devastated Saudi Arabia, after freak weather broke a century-old record for rainfail.
People took to social media to voice their fears that the freak weather was “apocalyptic”.
The bizarre Saudi Arabia flooding comes just two weeks ago after a snowstorm blasted across the United Arab Emirates.
Meteorologists claimed the rainfall broke a 100 year old record in the Arabian desert, as more than three months worth of rain pummelled the desert country in less than 24 hours.
Cities such as Dammam, Al-Ahsa and Riyadh were all brought to a standstill over the dramatic weather.
At least two people have drowned in the floods while several others remain missing.
Schools, government offices and businesses have also been shut down.
Hundreds have been rescued from perilous situations as the rainfall even submerged oil fields and luxurious malls.
The country’s Civil Defense has reported more than 4,500 emergency cases, according to Arab News.
Saudi Railways said that a train derailed following heavy trains, injuring up to 18 passengers.
Saudi Red Crescent also reported 104 car accidents and motorists trapped in their vehicles.
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