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Saudi's Jeddah on Thursday delayed flights as heavy rainfalls engulfed the city. According to Saudi Press Agency the city closed the schools and the road to Mecca, Islam’s holiest city. Images which are widely shared on social media on Thursday showed that waterlogging has lead to traffic snarls in Jeddah. The standing water has partially submerged many vehicles in the city amid heavy rains. Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport said that due to weather conditions, the departure of some flights has been delayed. They airport further exhorted that passengers should contact carriers in order to get up-to-date schedules as the heavy rains persists.

A city of about four million people is on Red Sea. It is well known as 'gateway to Mecca' as every year millions perform the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. As the city is witnessing a heavy downpour, floods the city has shut down schools in Jeddah. Saudi Press Agency said that schools in the city would be suspended as rains were forecasted to persist throughout the day.