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Iran Floods Kill at Least 25

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Apr 15, 2017 | World

At least 25 people were killed as flash floods hit northwestern Iran, state media reported on Saturday. Sixteen others were declared missing after torrential rains hit four provinces. Television footage has shown streets inundated with water, and cars being swept...

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Filipinos wade in a flooded street in Binakayan village, in Cavite province, south of Manila, Philippines, 19 August 2013. (EPA/Dennis M. Sabangan)

Torrential rains shut down Philippine capital

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 19, 2013 | World

Manila, AP—Torrential rains brought the Philippine capital to a standstill Monday, submerging some areas in waist-deep floodwaters and making streets impassable to vehicles while thousands of people across coastal and mountainous northern regions fled to emergency...

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Vehicles drive on a flooded street on May 1, 2013, in the north of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (AFP PHOTO / FAYEZ NURELDINE)

Opinion: Climate Change in Saudi Arabia

by Hussein Shobokshi | May 4, 2013 | Opinion

The people of Saudi Arabia have been witnessing a shocking phenomenon, namely that of heavy rainfall which has caused flooding leading to deaths, injuries, and damages to buildings and public infrastructure. This requires us to reflect on the severe climactic...

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File photo of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. (SPA)

King Abdullah Orders Civil Defense Council to Aid Flood Victims

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 2, 2013 | Middle East

Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has directed Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense Council to do everything in its power to ensure the safety of citizens following the floods that have beset some regions of the...

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Vehicles drive on a flooded street on May 1, 2013, in the north of the Saudi capital Riyadh. (AFP PHOTO / FAYEZ NURELDINE)

16 People Killed in Saudi Flooding

by Bandar Al-Sharida and Abeed Al-Suhaimy and Fayez Al-Thumali and Falih Al-Qithami | May 2, 2013 | Middle East

Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat—At least 16 people have been killed in flooding across Saudi Arabia after torrential rain lashed different parts of the kingdom. Directorate spokesman Col. Abdullah bin Thabit Al-Harthi told the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that the deal toll...