Saudi Arabia Halts In-Person Classes Amid Flooding, Heavy Rains

2026-04-12 08:05:27

(MENAFN) According to reports, Saudi authorities suspended face-to-face classes on Sunday at multiple educational institutions after severe rainfall triggered flooding in Riyadh and other regions across the country.

Footage circulating on social media platform X showed large volumes of water flowing through streets in the Saudi capital following intense downpours late Saturday.

The National Center for Meteorology stated that heavy rain affecting Riyadh was expected to persist until early Sunday, though conditions were forecast to gradually weaken over time.

Civil defense authorities urged residents in Riyadh and the Eastern Province to remain cautious and comply with official safety guidance amid the adverse weather conditions.

State-run media reported that in-person learning was halted at several universities and schools, including institutions such as Al-Baha University, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, and King Khalid University.

Earlier warnings from meteorological authorities had indicated that much of the country could experience moderate to heavy rainfall through Tuesday, raising the risk of continued disruption in multiple regions.

MENAFN12042026000045017640ID1110972027

Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.