The Ruling on Risking One's Life and Family During Rain and Flash Floods

Question:
Also, a questioner asks, saying: Some people, especially during times of rain, put themselves and their families at risk by venturing into dangerous areas or crossing certain roads that my lord has cut off. This recklessness may result in their drowning, may Allah protect them, or their families’ drowning, or exposure to harm. What can people do in such rains, especially when the rain is falling?

Answer:
This is not permissible. It is not permissible to take risks or enter places of danger, rain, and flash floods. A person should stay away from places of danger and not gamble with his own life or that of his family, but rather with his Muslim brothers, even if they are not his relatives. He must avoid places of danger and protect himself, his children, and his brothers. He should take the necessary precautions, and Allah the Exalted will protect him if he does so. However, if he is negligent, Allah the Exalted may allow harm to befall him because of his negligence and his disobedience.