At least 15 people have died and eight others are reported missing in flash floods caused by heavy rains in Riyadh and other parts of the Kingdom in the last 24 hours.
The Civil Defense Department said Monday that it had received more than 7,000 calls for help from different regions following rains. The department has urged the public to be cautious following weather forecasts for more rains in the next three days.
Deaths resulting from rain-related accidents were reported across the Kingdom, sources said.
The Civil Defense said efforts were under way to find eight missing people who were washed away in flash floods. The department rescued 121 citizens and residents in Riyadh on Monday, including eight families.
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