Jeddah was hammered by an intense downpour on Tuesday, recording the highest rainfall levels in the entire Kingdom within just five hours, according to meteorological data. The northern corridor of the governorate bore the brunt of the storm, with key stations reporting exceptional figures that far exceed seasonal norms.
At the top of the chart was King Abdullah Sports City (Al-Jawhara Stadium), which logged a staggering 135 mm of rainfall — the highest measurement reported nationwide during the storm. Analysts say this single reading rivals totals typically spread across several months.
The Al-Basateen District Station followed with 81 mm, while the King Abdulaziz International Airport Station recorded 51 mm, contributing to widespread disruptions across the city. The heavy showers left several roads waterlogged, slowed air traffic, and prompted emergency teams to reinforce flood-mitigation efforts in vulnerable neighbourhoods.
Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution as more weather instability is expected, while cleanup crews work to restore normal movement across affected districts.
Jeddah’s extraordinary five-hour deluge is now being described as one of the most dramatic rainfall events in recent years, highlighting the city’s growing vulnerability to extreme weather patterns.
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