After namaz Istasqa, heavy rains is lashing Jeddah and other cities of Saudi Arabia.
At least two people died on Thursday as heavy rains hit western Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah, delaying flights and forcing schools to close, officials said.
“Two deaths have been recorded so far, and we call on everyone not to go out unless necessary,” Makkah regional government said on its Twitter page.
The road connecting Jeddah and Makkah was closed on Thursday once the rains began, Saudi Press Agency said, although it was later reopened.
Jeddah Education Directorate announced suspension of studies in all schools of Jeddah, Rabigh, and Khulais on Thursday on account of the expected rainy weather.
The Directorate said the decision was made to ensure students’ safety and was based on reports from the National Center of Meteorology.
Jeddah-based King Abdulaziz University and University of Jeddah have also taken the same measures.
King Abdulaziz University said that alternative dates for postponed exams will be announced later.
The Civil Defense advised all to exercise caution and steer clear from stagnant rainwater and valleys
