Wadi Ar Ruqub

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Wadi Ar Ruqub is a wadi of Yemen, It flows past the village of Al Khayalah. The wadi flooded in October 2008, affecting this village. [1] It is located at 13°57′47″N45°55′38″E / 13.96306°N 45.92722°E / 13.96306; 45.92722 . [2]

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References

  1. epmaps.wfp.org
  2. "Wadi Ar Ruqub: Yemen". National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency . Retrieved October 17, 2010.