The Islamic holy city of Mecca has flooded along with other Saudi Arabian cities after heavy rainfall earlier this week, as seen in videos on social media.

Torrential rain drenched visitors to the Great Mosque in Mecca as Saudi Arabia was hit with severe storms on Monday, January 6.Heavy rains and high winds hit much of the country, with some of the worst weather seen in the cities of Mecca and Jeddah,

A severe storm has hit Saudi Arabia this week, bringing torrential rain and high winds. The country's meteorological department has issued a red alert for the cities of Mecca, Madinah and Jeddah as flash floods have turned roads into rivers.

Drone Footage Of Thunderstorms In Jeddah As Saudi Arabia Hit By Heavy Rains, Flooding

Strong flood struck Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, January 7, following a heavy rainstorm that caused widespread flooding, particularly affecting the holy cities of Mecca, Madinah, and Jeddah, with the streets of these cities transforming into rivers,

The typically dry landscape of Mecca and Madina in Saudi Arabia, which used to be known for its arid desert climate is once again being swept by heavy rainfall, hail, and thunderstorms. The Jeddah city and the surrounding areas are being lashed by torrential rains,