Heavy Rainfall in Makkah and Jeddah: Schools and Universities Shift to Remote Learning

Male and female students at schools and universities in Makkah, Jeddah, Rabigh, Khulais, Al Kamil, and Taif spent their education day remotely yesterday (Tuesday), after suspending in-person studies based on reports from the National Centre of Meteorology, and out of concern for everyone’s safety.

Heavy Rainfall in Makkah Region

Heavy rainfall occurred in Makkah al-Mukarrama region, which was monitored by the National Center of Meteorology, with 14 stations recording 47.3 millimeters of rain at Al-Rusayfah station and 6.8 mm at Jeddah Station, King Abdullah Sports City.

• Al-Rawda neighborhood in Jeddah recorded 22.6 mm of rain.
• Al-Rabwa neighborhood recorded 33.8 mm of rain.
• Bani Malik neighborhood recorded 28.8 mm of rain.
• Al-Urud neighborhood recorded 27.6 mm of rain.
• Rusaifeh neighborhood in the holy capital received 47.3 mm of rain, the highest rainfall rate on Monday.
• Shubaika neighborhood recorded 39.8 mm of rain.
• Central Area and Gaza neighborhood recorded 33.7 mm of rain.
• Umrah neighborhood recorded 28.9 mm of rain.

Remote Learning Through Madrasati Platform

The study was transferred remotely through the Madrasati platform to all schools in Jeddah, Makkah, Khulais, Rabigh, Khulais, Al-Jamaum, and Bahra, after receiving warnings from the National Meteorological Center about high-speed winds, heavy rainfall with scarcity, horizontal visibility, hail, and torrential rain in some parts of Makkah Al-Mukarrama region.

Impact of Heavy Rains in Jeddah Governorate

Yesterday, Jeddah Governorate witnessed heavy rains that caused water levels to rise on some roads. This caused some vehicles to break down and several flights arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport were diverted to Madinah Airport before the arrival of the rest of the flights could be facilitated after the weather conditions calmed down.

The Prince Majid Road tunnel along with Palestine Street in Jeddah Governorate was reopened in both directions after heavy rain caused the tunnel to fill with rainwater.