The doomsday storm hit Mecca The world is shocked by footage from Saudi Arabia

On August 22, strong winds and thunderstorms hit the west of Saudi Arabia. The element, in particular, cleared up in the holy city of Mecca for Muslims. The speed of wind gusts exceeded 80 kilometers per hour. Gusts of wind threatened pilgrims performing Umrah at the Great Mosque of Mecca. Powerful gusts of wind knocked people off their feet. Some have to dodge separation barriers that have been blown away by the wind. One video shows a lightning strike on the famous clock tower overlooking the Kaaba. The hurricane also demolished billboards, overturned metal structures and trash cans. In addition, heavy rains hit the city, which flooded the streets. The Mecca authorities issued a decree to close schools on Wednesday. According to meteorologists, the city is expected to continue thunderstorms. The bad weather will be accompanied by showers with hail and strong winds. , mecca, storm, rain, news, weather