2022–2023 Saudi Arabia floods

In November 2022, Saudi Arabia was hit by riverine flooding as a result of heavy rain.^[1] The main affected area was the city of Jeddah in which two people were killed.^[2] As a result, flights were delayed and schools were closed.^[3] The main road to Mecca was also closed.^[4]

December 2022 Saudi Arabia floods

Mecca
Date	23 December 2022 (2022-12-23)
Location	Mecca
Cause	Heavy rainfall

November 2022 Saudi Arabia floods

Jeddah
Date	24 November 2022 (2022-11-24)
Location	Jeddah
Cause	Heavy rainfall
Deaths	2

On 23 December 2022, torrential rain caused flash flooding in Mecca.^[5] In the start of January 2023, Jeddah experienced further floods.^[6]

See also

• 2009 Jeddah floods