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Flooding, Hail and Rain in Saudi Arabia: 6 Videos of The Dammam Storms

by Mahak Saxena

Netizens took to social media to share terrifying videos of flooding, washing out roads and damage from the storm in Dammam

It’s time yet again to dust off that Burberry trench! It’s looking like a wet weekend for residents of Dammam, Saudi Arabia who saw torrential rain, hail and flooding yesterday.

The rain in Saudi Arabia saw government authorities issued public warnings and have advised residents to stay indoors and avoid flooded areas – with Dammam being hit particularly hard. On November 2, the city experienced a substantial amount of rainfall, including hail showers, which resulted in public disruptions.

Large hailstones fell from the sky and inflicted damage to car windows and storefronts, creating a dangerous environment that discouraged pedestrians from venturing outdoors.

According to timeanddate.com, a thunderstorm affected the city from 11:00 am in the morning to 15:00 in the afternoon; more rainfall is expected for the evening of November 3rd.  

Naturally, when an extreme bout of snow or rain occurs in Saudi Arabia, residents took to social media to share videos of their experience with the rain.

Flooding, Hail and Rain in Saudi Arabia: 6 Videos of The Dammam Storms

The rainfall led to significant delays, leaving a multitude of civilians stranded in traffic.

In other areas of Dammam, the relentless downpour resulted in severe flooding, causing numerous vehicles to be submerged and unable to move. This dire situation compelled many residents to abandon their vehicles and seek assistance.

In this challenging situation, a few individuals seized the opportunity to enjoy the unusual presence of rainfall, finding a glimmer of joy amidst the difficulties.

As per weather reports, this is not an isolated occurrence, Dammam is expected to experience scattered rainfall throughout the month of November.

The rain in Saudi Arabia comes days after the UAE experienced extreme thunder and lightening storms.

Lightning hit the Burj Khalifa as residents took to social media to share video clips of last week’s weather phenomenon…

Residents shared videos of the world’s tallest building and other landmarks around Dubai appearing to be struck by lightning during an October thunderstorm.

How often does the Burj Khalifa get hit by lightning?

Sources report that The Burj Khalifa experiences approximately 10 lightning strikes per year on average, owing to its status as the world’s tallest skyscraper.

To safeguard the building and its occupants, it is equipped with lightning rods that divert lightning strikes away from the structure and guide them safely into the ground.

Additionally, the Burj Khalifa’s construction materials, including concrete and steel, are excellent conductors of electricity, ensuring the swift and secure dissipation of electrical charges into the ground. As a result, the Burj Khalifa remains a remarkably safe structure, even in the presence of thunderstorms, thanks to its lightning rods and other protective measures.

Lead image courtesy of Unsplash

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