Shafaqna English- During the fall and winter, parts of Saudi Arabia face bouts of heavy rainfall that can overwhelm drainage networks, particularly in older neighborhoods or areas with inadequate infrastructure. Saudi urban planners call for comprehensive strategies for flood control.
Over the years, repeated flooding has caused fatalities and major damage to homes, businesses and public property. Jeddah is one of the clearest examples.
As reported by Arab News in 2015, past urban planning decisions allowed construction in natural flood valleys creating structural vulnerabilities that surfaced whenever severe rain hit.
Source: Arab News