Al Jafar received two years worth of rain in hours

Jordan

Published: 2018-11-11 17:37

Last Updated: 2024-03-29 00:03


Al Jafar received two years worth of rain in hours
Al Jafar received two years worth of rain in hours

Jordan witnessed heavy rains during the past weekend, which caused floods in several areas.

Al Jafar received 62.0 mm of rainfall, which is two years worth in a matter of hours, compared to the seasonal average of 28.4 mm, according to the Meteorological Department on Sunday, November 11, 2018.

Rainfall measured in a number of areas was as follows:

Northern Regions:

Ras Munif: 1.3 mm

Irbid: 2.0 mm

Central Region:

Salt: 2.5 mm
Sweileh: 7.0 mm
University of Jordan: 2.0 mm
Queen Alia International Airport: 7,8

Southern Regions:

Jafar: 62,0 mm
Tafileh: 5.2 mm
Wadi Musa: 6,4 mm

Eastern Regions:

Azraq: 6.0 mm
Ruwaished: 6.3 mm