 Ancient Petra | |
| Date | 27 December 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | Petra,Jordan |
| Cause | Rainstorm |
| Deaths | Unknown |
| Property damage | Unknown |
On 27 December 2022, flash floods hit the ancient city ofPetra inJordan.[1] 1,700 tourists were evacuated from the historic site.[2] This was reportedly a result of historic rainfall that hit the area.[3]
In 2018, 20 people were killed by floods.[4]
In 1963, 23 French tourists, including archeologistMiriam Astruc, were swept away by floodwaters in the narrowSiq entrance to the city.[5]
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