by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 29, 2017 | Middle East
A freak storm has caused injuries in Istanbul and shocking photos showed the damage to a passenger jet which was pummeled with hail stones and big as golf balls. At least ten people have been injured as heavy rain, hail and strong winds knocked down trees and a stone...
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...
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...
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...
