"Widespread Flooding Brings Saudi Arabia to a Standstill: Schools Ordered Closed Amid Devastating Deluge. Severe flooding has brought chaos to parts of Saudi Arabia, with heavy rainfall causing widespread damage and displacement. In a bid to ensure public safety, the authorities have ordered all schools to close, as rescue efforts continue to reach those affected by the deluge. The flooding has also disrupted transportation and daily life, with thousands of residents forced to evacuate their homes in search of safer ground."


Saudi Arabia has ordered schools to close after severe flooding swept through parts of the country.