Video: Severe flooding closes schools in Saudi Arabia

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Saudi Arabia

Environment & Climate

Video: Severe flooding closes schools in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has ordered schools to close after severe flooding swept through parts of the country. Heavy rain swamped roads around Riyadh and in the Al Ahsa governorate. Authorities are taking measures to address the emergency situation caused by these weather conditions.

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