By: Staff writer
Source: http://english.alarabiya.net/
Some parts of Saudi Arabia were flooded on Monday following heavy rainfall that are expected to last for several days, Al Arabiya News Channel reported.
Parts of the Eastern Province as well as the western city of Taif were the most affected by the rainfall.
The flooding caused traffic chaos in some parts of Taif, prompting the traffic department to temporarily ban heavy vehicles from entering the city.
In the capital Riyadh, the Saudi Civil Defense said it received about 8,212 emergency calls related to the flooding in the past 24 hours. People called to report about accidents, car breakdowns, and other general inquiries.
The Saudi meteorological department said most parts of the kingdom will witness heavy rain showers and hail.
Riyadh’s civil defense spokesperson, Major Mohammad al-Hammadi, said emergency services and contingency plans are readied at all levels to deal emergency situations.