Saudi civil defense personnel recovered the body of a missing individual after rescuing three others from a submerged vehicle due to floods in the Tanomah governorate. Thunderstorms are forecast across numerous regions in Saudi Arabia until Sunday, with warnings of heavy rain and flooding in several areas.
In a tragic incident in Saudi Arabia, civil defense personnel located the body of a missing individual after earlier rescuing three of his companions from a vehicle submerged in floodwaters caused by severe thunderstorms. The four individuals were traveling in a GMC when the flooding occurred in a valley near the Tanomah governorate. The three rescued individuals were reported to be in good health, while the fourth victim was found later in the Wadi Tarj Dam area.
Rescue operations involved extensive searches by professionals and volunteers, which ultimately led to the recovery of the missing person’s remains. This occurrence is part of a broader weather pattern affecting the kingdom, with multiple regions predicted to experience thunderstorms through Sunday. The Saudi National Centre for Meteorology has indicated that the Mecca region will witness moderate to heavy rainfall.
The forecast also includes warnings of intense thunderstorms capable of inducing flooding, as well as potential hail and strong winds affecting various regions. Affected areas listed include Medina, Mecca, Al Baha, Asir, Jizan, Najran, Al Qassim, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province. The most significant heavy rainfall is anticipated in Taif on Thursday and Friday, while Medina and the Eastern Province are also projected to experience similar weather conditions as the week progresses.
The recent flooding incident in Saudi Arabia resulted in one confirmed death and the successful rescue of three individuals. Amid forecasts of continued thunderstorms, the Saudi National Centre for Meteorology has urged residents to remain vigilant as multiple regions are set to face moderate to heavy rainfall, potentially leading to further flooding and hazardous conditions.
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