More than 1,700 tourists were evacuated on Sunday after heavy rainfall caused sudden flooding in parts of the archaeological site.
More than 1,700 tourists were evacuated on Sunday after heavy rainfall caused sudden flooding in parts of the archaeological site.
Jordanian search and rescue teams have recovered the bodies of a Belgian mother and her son who went missing during flash floods in the Shoubak district, in southern Jordan.

The Public Security Directorate confirmed that the bodies were located and evacuated after hours of continuous search efforts by rescue teams operating under challenging weather and rugged terrain.

The authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The search operation involved coordinated efforts from civil defence, local police directorates and gendarmerie forces working across the southern region.


Meanwhile, in nearby Petra, more than 1,700 tourists were evacuated on Sunday after heavy rainfall caused sudden flooding in parts of the archaeological site.

The Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) confirmed that the evacuation was carried out swiftly and in line with safety protocols. Yazan Mahadin, Commissioner of Petra Archaeological Park and Tourism, said that ticket sales were suspended at noon as a precautionary measure. Earlier in the day, 1,785 tourists had entered the site.

Civil defence teams safely evacuated the majority from key landmarks, including Al Khazneh, the Siq, the Roman Soldier's Tomb, the Monastery, and the slopes of Prophet Harun. No injuries were reported.

PDTRA noted that it continues to monitor weather developments closely and has raised emergency preparedness levels. Authorities have urged citizens and visitors to adhere to official safety instructions and avoid flood-prone or low-lying areas, reaffirming that public safety remains their highest priority.