Flash Floods Wash Away Vehicles in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Umrah pilgrims to Mecca were greeted by thunderstorms and flooding on Friday as Jeddah braced for heavy rain.

Videos on social media showed downpours flooding buildings in Mecca and washing away cars in Saudi Arabia's holiest city, National News reported.

The Saudi Press Agency said medium to heavy rain and winds may limit visibility and torrential rain may fall in parts of the Mecca, Madinah and Tabuk areas.