Overall Green Flood in Saudi Arabia from 24 Nov 2022 01:00 UTC to 26 Nov 2022 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood

in Saudi Arabia

Event summary

Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1101755
Death:	2
Displaced:	-
Countries:	Saudi Arabia
From - To	24 Nov - 26 Nov

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Western Saudi Arabia, Late November 2022Heavy rain flooded streets of Jeddah on 24 November 2022 disrupting traffic. Local media reported authorities closed schools and universities in Makkah Region. Power supply was interrupted and some flights delayed. The government of Makkah Province reported 2 fatalities. Saudi Civil Defence also reported flooding in Medina Province.Fri 25 Nov 2022Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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Civil Defense launches website to receive Jeddah flood compensation re.. 11/28/2022 3:20:00 PM.

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