The city of Mecca is submerged as a massive flood hits Saudi Arabia.

A severe flood hit Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, January 7. The city of Mecca has already been submerged, and torrents of water are sweeping vehicles off the roads.

This information is reported by RBK-Ukraine citing The Daily Mail.

According to media reports, a storm with heavy rainfall has struck Saudi Arabia, leading to the flooding. The most affected areas include the holy cities of Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah.

Photos and videos from the scene are already circulating online, showing streets turning into rivers. Due to the intense rains, cars are nearly completely submerged, and the water flows are so powerful that they are washing vehicles off the roads. Local residents are currently evacuating or seeking refuge in safe places.

The Saudi Arabian Meteorological Authority has issued a red alert for danger. Meteorologists warn that precipitation is expected to continue, likely until January 10.

Flight delays have also begun at the airport in Jeddah, where passengers are advised to check flight updates before traveling due to the weather conditions.

Meanwhile, another natural disaster occurred today in Tibet. There, as a result of a 7.1 magnitude earthquake, nearly 100 fatalities have been reported. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 181 km north of the Indian city of Darjeeling and 87 kilometers northeast of Everest.

Significant damage has also been reported as a result of the earthquake.