Jordan: flash floods kill 12 and force tourists to flee

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/10/jordan-flash-floods-kill-eleven-and-forced-tourists-to-flee

Nov. 10, 2018

The death toll from flash floods unleashed by heavy rains in Jordan has risen to 12, according to local media, and forced authorities to evacuate more then 4,000 tourists from the ancient city of Petra.

Saturday’s reports came a day after floods struck in several areas of Jordan, including Petra, and the searches for missing people continue.

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tags: severe weather, extreme weather