Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Mecca creating dramatic scenes as worshippers prayed at the Grand Mosque.
Heavy rain falls over the Kaaba in Mecca Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Mecca creating dramatic scenes as worshippers prayed at the Grand Mosque. Saudi authorities issued flood warnings, urging residents and visitors to avoid valleys and low-lying areas.
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