Riyadh: Seven people have been killed and 11 injured in floods after heavy rain lashed northeastern parts of Saudi Arabia, Al-Ekhbariya state television reported Monday.

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Rescue services in the northeastern city of Hafer al-Batin, about 100 kilometres southwest of Kuwait, said that 16 people were forced to evacuate their homes.

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Seven affected by the rain were provided with shelter, it added.

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Schools in Hafer al-Batin suspended classes on Monday due to the weather.

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In January, 12 people were killed in floods in Saudi Arabia.

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Ten died in the northwestern city of Tabuk, one in the Islamic holy city of Medina and another in a northern border area.

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