Heavy rain and flooding (2) by Helen Betts

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17-NOV-2013

Heavy rain and flooding (2)

I don’t know how well you can tell from this image, but Riyadh has been hit with heavy rain over the last 24 hours. This morning, it’s just a light shower, but last night there was a huge electrical storm that caused severe flooding and knocked all the electricity out in the DQ for at least an hour (some people are still without power this morning). We were pretty unprepared for that since we don’t have any candles yet, so just made do with two flashlights. At least I had already cooked dinner!

Some local coverage on the storm and pictures of the flooding are at http://www.arabnews.com/news/478756

Another report with some scary pictures, but from their wording I think the news outlet wasn’t sure all the images were actually from Riyadh http://www.businessinsider.com/ridayh-rain-floods-city-2013-11

Another image from our soaked garden:

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Will Hoskins		18-Nov-2013 16:39
I agree with Stephanie. Have you considered that maybe it's you? I'll bet the plants are happy. V

Ali Majdfar		18-Nov-2013 02:33
If you want to have a refreshing rain in that desert, it's well worth it to spend time without power for a while. ~V

Stephanie		17-Nov-2013 12:46
From Budapest to Riyadh ~ the flooding rains follow you! ;) V

Sheila		17-Nov-2013 12:07
The gardens must have appreciated that even if the humans didn't!

pkocinski		17-Nov-2013 11:02
Well it keeps the dust down and what little vegetation there is there must love it.

Theo Bögels		17-Nov-2013 07:02
Funny how you need the context to appreciate this picture. I bet your lawn didn't mind:)

Raymond Ma		17-Nov-2013 06:15
Yes, rather wet looking for the desert but I think the plants must love it. V

Bob Patton		17-Nov-2013 06:11
Wow! I guess at least there's no dust today!