Flash flooding in Jordan: Sirens and evacuation plans are no substitute for education and communication
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 10:50
in Earth & Climate
The ancient city of Petra is famous for its spectacular ravines which have been the backdrop to Hollywood movies and countless tourist brochures. However, nearly 4,000 visitors to the Jordanian ruins narrowly avoided being swept away recently when intense rainstorms turned the dry channels into raging torrents.