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Extreme Weather Chaos Grips Saudi Arabia as Thunderstorms and Floods Wreak Havoc
12 Nov
Summary
- Intense flash floods rip through Saudi Arabia amid torrential rains
- Shocking footage shows vicious streams of muddy water filling the streets near Mecca
- Brutal weather conditions, including strong winds and violent showers, reported on motorways
On November 12th, 2025, Saudi Arabia has been gripped by extreme weather chaos, with torrential downpours and devastating flash floods ripping through the kingdom. Shocking footage has emerged, showing vicious streams of muddy water filling the streets near the holy city of Mecca, as the region is battered by a torrential deluge and terrifying thunderstorms.
The brutal weather conditions have been reported across the country, with strong winds and violent showers affecting motorways and causing widespread disruption. Dramatic clips have also captured lightning flaring up the night sky amid the massive downpour. Local media has reported that the unstable weather conditions and thunderstorms are concentrated on the northern and western parts of the kingdom, with the coastal regions of Mecca, Jeddah, and Madinah expected to be the hardest hit.
Experts have warned that the intense rains are expected to continue on Thursday before becoming even heavier towards the weekend, with hail and strong winds also forecast to make landfall. The Saudi weather authority has stated that the regions of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, and Mecca are all expected to be hit by the extreme weather conditions.
