Overall Green Flood in Saudi Arabia from 22 Aug 2023 01:00 UTC to 23 Aug 2023 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood

in Saudi Arabia

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

GDACS ID	FL 1102194
Death:	1
Displaced:	-
Countries:	Saudi Arabia
From - To	22 Aug - 23 Aug

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Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia, Late August 2023Severe storms with strong winds, lightning strikes and heavy rain affected Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia, on 22 to 23 August 2023. Local media reported widespread wind damage. One person died trying to escape from a vehicle in floodwater.Fri 25 Aug 2023Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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