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Euronews
06-05-2025
- Euronews
Bodies of Belgian mother and son found in south Jordan after weekend flash flooding
ADVERTISEMENT Search and rescue teams in Jordan have recovered the bodies of a Belgian mother and her son, a day after the woman and her three children were reported missing in flash flooding. The two other children from the same family were found alive. Sunday's flooding in southern Jordan also led to the evacuation of hundreds of tourists from the Petra archaeological site, the country's main tourist attraction. The mother and children had been part of a group of 18 tourists who had been on an adventure trip in Wadi al-Nakhil when they were caught up in the flash flood, Ma'an district local governor Hassan al-Jabour told state media broadcaster Al-Mamlaka TV. Fourteen tourists, all Czech nationals, were rescued on Sunday. Rescue crews located two of the children alive late Sunday, al-Jabour said. Related Desalination and water reuse: The EU and Jordan join forces to tackle water scarcity Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood in move that threatens largest opposition party The search and rescue operation was suspended at about 2 am because of the complicated weather conditions and terrain. The bodies of the woman and her son were found Monday morning after the search resumed, he said. Further details about the family and the ages of the children weren't immediately available. Jordan often experiences flash flooding as heavy seasonal rains send torrents of water through dry desert valleys. At least three people died in 2021 when floodwaters swept away their car, while more than 30 people were killed in flash flooding that hit Petra and Jordan's Dead Sea coast in two separate floods in 2018.
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Horror as mum and son found dead after flash flooding at Petra tourist hotspot
A mother and son have been found dead after flash flooding tore through the ruins of Petra at the weekend. The Belgian woman and her three children, two of whom were found alive, were initially reported missing on Monday. The flooding in southern Jordan lead to the evacuation of the Petra archaeological site on Sunday, with hundreds forced to flee the country's leading tourist attraction. The family had been visiting the site with another 14 tourists on an adventure trip in Wadi al-Nakhil when they were caught up in the flash flood, Ma'an district local governor Hassan al-Jabour told state media broadcaster Al-Mamlaka TV. Fourteen tourists, all Czechs, were rescued on Sunday. Rescue crews located two of the children alive late Sunday, al-Jabour said. The search and rescue operation was suspended at about 2 a.m. because of the complicated weather conditions and terrain. The bodies of the woman and her son were found Monday morning after the search resumed, he said. Further details about the family and the ages of the children weren't immediately available. Jordan often experiences flash flooding as heavy seasonal rains send torrents of water through dry desert valleys. At least three people died in 2021 when floodwaters swept away their car, while more than 30 people were killed in flash flooding that hit Petra and Jordan's Dead Sea coast in two separate floods in 2018. Regarding the 2018 incident, tourists described "extraordinary" scenes of panic as the "fast and heavy" flash floods lead to the evacuation of thousands. Witnesses said there was a "thunderous roar" before 'raging water started gushing down' and covered people head to toe in mud. Holidaymakers said there was screaming, yelling, people running to escape - claiming there was no plan in place. Elderly people and families with young children who couldn't get out quickly enough became "caught", witnesses claimed. Locals galloping on horses warned visitors to the popular tourist spot to turn back. One wife was left in tears, worried about her husband who was deep in the ruins, thinking he'd been caught in the flood waters - and she was one of many worried about loved ones in the zone. Back in 2021, a tourist was killed in a freak accident at the same historical site when a rock fell on his head. The 32-year-old Italian citizen, who was with three other tourists, died at the scene. Investigators believed that heavy rainfall had caused the accident after dislodging the rock from its foundation, the Petra Development Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) reported at the time. Pictures from the scene showed a large crowd gathered around the patient, but medics were unable to save his life.
The Independent
06-05-2025
- The Independent
Mother and son killed after flash flooding hits Middle East tourist site
Tragedy struck in southern Jordan on Sunday as flash floods swept through Wadi al-Nakhil, claiming the lives of a Belgian tourist and her son. The pair were part of a group of 18 tourists on an adventure trip when the sudden deluge hit. Search and rescue teams recovered their bodies on Monday, while the woman's two other children were found alive, according to Jordanian police. The flooding also forced the evacuation of hundreds of tourists from the renowned Petra archaeological site, a major tourist destination in the country. The incident underscores the dangers of flash floods, particularly in desert regions. Fourteen tourists, all Czechs, were rescued on Sunday. Rescue crews located two of the children alive late Sunday, al-Jabour said. The search and rescue operation was suspended at about 2 a.m. because of the complicated weather conditions and terrain. The bodies of the woman and her son were found Monday morning after the search resumed, he said. Further details about the family and the ages of the children weren't immediately available. Jordan often experiences flash flooding as heavy seasonal rains send torrents of water through dry desert valleys. At least three people died in 2021 when floodwaters swept away their car, while more than 30 people were killed in flash flooding that hit Petra and Jordan's Dead Sea coast in two separate floods in 2018. The flood forced nearly 4000 tourists to flee the ancient city of Petra. Visitors ran for higher ground as water surged through a narrow canyon leading to the Treasury, the historic site's main attraction.
05-05-2025
Bodies of a mother and son were recovered in southern Jordan after flash flooding
AMMAN, Jordan -- Search and rescue teams recovered the bodies of a Belgian mother and her son on Monday in Jordan, police said a day after the woman and her three children were reported missing in flash flooding. The other two children were found alive. Sunday's flooding in southern Jordan also led to the evacuation of hundreds of tourists from the Petra archaeological site, the country's main tourist attraction. The mother and children had been part of a group of 18 tourists who had been on an adventure trip in Wadi al-Nakhil when they were caught up in the flash flood, Ma'an district local governor Hassan al-Jabour told state media broadcaster Al-Mamlaka TV. Fourteen tourists, all Czechs, were rescued on Sunday. Rescue crews located two of the children alive late Sunday, al-Jabour said. The search and rescue operation was suspended at about 2 a.m. because of the complicated weather conditions and terrain. The bodies of the woman and her son were found Monday morning after the search resumed, he said. Further details about the family and the ages of the children weren't immediately available. Jordan often experiences flash flooding as heavy seasonal rains send torrents of water through dry desert valleys. At least three people died in 2021 when floodwaters swept away their car, while more than 30 people were killed in flash flooding that hit Petra and Jordan's Dead Sea coast in two separate floods in 2018.
Associated Press
05-05-2025
- Associated Press
The bodies of a Belgian mother and her son were recovered in southern Jordan after flash flooding
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Search and rescue teams recovered the bodies of a Belgian mother and her son on Monday in Jordan, police said a day after the woman and her three children were reported missing in flash flooding. The other two children were found alive. Sunday's flooding in southern Jordan also led to the evacuation of hundreds of tourists from the Petra archaeological site, the country's main tourist attraction. The mother and children had been part of a group of 18 tourists who had been on an adventure trip in Wadi al-Nakhil when they were caught up in the flash flood, Ma'an district local governor Hassan al-Jabour told state media broadcaster Al-Mamlaka TV. Fourteen tourists, all Czechs, were rescued on Sunday. Rescue crews located two of the children alive late Sunday, al-Jabour said. The search and rescue operation was suspended at about 2 a.m. because of the complicated weather conditions and terrain. The bodies of the woman and her son were found Monday morning after the search resumed, he said. Further details about the family and the ages of the children weren't immediately available. Jordan often experiences flash flooding as heavy seasonal rains send torrents of water through dry desert valleys. At least three people died in 2021 when floodwaters swept away their car, while more than 30 people were killed in flash flooding that hit Petra and Jordan's Dead Sea coast in two separate floods in 2018.
