The four victims have been identified as two Saudis, a Yemeni and a Egyptian. Three other people have also been reported missing. Three people are reported missing

Civil Defense airlifted hundreds of people in an estimated 1,500 operations. Rescue helicopters also airlifted students and staff marooned at Dar Al-Hekma College at around 1 a.m.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah urged the authorities on Wednesday to take immediate action to tackle problems caused by the heavy rains, warning that those who show negligence would be severely punished. s.

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal said rapid steps were being taken to drain the flood water at the orders of King Abdullah.