October 28, 2019: Flooding in northeastern parts of Saudi Arabia has claimed lives of seven people and injured 11 others.
Heavy rainfall and storm affected the areas of Harf Al-Batin, Al-Khafaji and Al-Qur’a Al-Alia.
According to the Saudi Defence Department, at least 16 people trapped by the floods have been rescued and taken to safe places.
Due to severe weather, schools have suspended classes on Monday in Hafer al-Batin.