At least eight dead in Jordan due to heavy rains and floods Now

At least eight people were killed by heavy rainfall and floods in Jordan. In addition, dozens of people were injured.

Around the capital, Amman, four people were killed by a surge of water. The state of emergency was declared in the port city of Aqaba, in the south of the country, because of the rain.

An important highway between Amman and the south of the country is closed to bad weather. Schools and universities remain closed on Saturdays. Mosques were opened to house people forced to leave their homes

Two weeks ago, 21 people were killed as a result of various floods in the country. As a result, two ministers had to resign, politicians saying the country was not well prepared for the weather.

Petra Tourist Attraction Evacuated

Due to bad weather, at least 3,700 visitors to the ancient Petra Rock City have been made safe in Jordan.

According to the authorities, tourists had to leave the famous archaeological site immediately because of the floods.

The rocky city of Petra, located in the south of the Arab country, is one of the biggest attractions of the Middle East and since 1985 UNESCO World Heritage. The six hundred graves dug into the rock faces are particularly famous.

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