Jeddah Flooding
DUBAI – Saudi’s King Abdullah has ordered the government to compensate families hit by the last week’s severe flooding in Jeddah that floods killed more than 100 people, local daily Arab News reported on Monday.
The newspaper said families are to receive 2,400 riyals ($640) a week, while the government will also meet the cost of treatment for flood victims at both state and private hospitals.
A huge rainstorm on Wednesday sparked the flash floods in the city, with many victims caught in their cars and drowning in two metres (6.5 feet) or more of water.
Roads were destroyed and cars and trucks left in piles after the waters receded on Thursday.
The flooding also caused blackouts in parts of the city, with electricity yet to be restored in some of the worst hit areas.
Jeddah Governor Prince Mishaal bin Majed has called on clean-up teams to restore electricity and remove debris as quickly as possible, the newspaper said.
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