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Watch: Pakistani trucker dramatically rescued during Saudi floods

His truck was stuck in Al Qauba, west of Bisha
Photo: Screengrab
Photo: Screengrab

A Pakistani driver was dramatically rescued from a truck that had fallen over during torrential rain in Al Qauba, west of Bisha.

In the video, shared by Saudi Gazette, the rescuers pulled the Pakistan expatriate out of a flooded road with the help of a rope, as his truck was stuck in the middle.

He can be seen jumping into the muddy waters from the corner of the truck, tied to the rope. Rescuers are then seen tugging at the rope as the man is pulled ashore.

Weather forecast

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a warning on Monday of thunderstorms that are expected to hit most Saudi regions in the coming days until the beginning of next week.

In the alert, it said that the provinces of Asir, Al-Baha, Hail, Al-Qassim, Najran, and Jazan and parts of Makkah, Riyadh, and Eastern Province will witness moderate to heavy thunderstorms, accompanied by sandstorms.

Moreover, they would also experience torrential rain, with low visibility, from Sunday to Thursday.

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