Unprecedented Torrential Rains and Severe Floods Hit Makkah and Madinah
In early January 2025, Saudi Arabia’s holy cities of Makkah and Madinah experienced unprecedented torrential rains, leading to severe flooding that disrupted daily life and posed significant challenges to residents and pilgrims. Timeline of the Rainfall The heavy rains began on January 5, 2025, and continued through January 7, 2025, with the most intense downpours…