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JORDAN: The bodies were evacuated from the area, and an official investigation into the incident has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
A major search and rescue operation had been launched in Jordan after flash floods ripped through vast parts of the country at the weekend.
Hundreds of tourists were evacuated on Sunday as the floodwaters continued to rise.
The Petra Development of Tourism and Region Authority said heavy rain triggered flash floods in the city on Sunday.