One child dead, another missing after flash flood sweeps 3 children in Makkah
October 20, 2026 | 07:37 PM
The Civil Defense said its teams had rescued one of the children, and another one was found dead, while search operations continued for the missing third child.
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RIYADH —Civil Defense teams in Makkah responded on Tuesday to a report that three children had been swept into a flash flood.
In a statement posted on its X platform, the Civil Defense said its teams had rescued one of the children, and another one was found dead, while search operations continued for the missing third child.
The Civil Defense urged citizens, residents, and visitors to stay away from valleys and areas where water accumulates during rainfall.
