Many umrah pilgrims endured torrential rain as the holy city of Makkah received heavy rain on Friday, while many cars were carried away in floodwaters.
Several parts of Saudi Arabia received heavy rain on Friday, including Makkah, Madina, and Jeddah.
According to reports from Saudi media, the government had put emergency personnel on high alert in preparation for the recent harsh weather. Officers who were well-outfitted were ready to respond to any unfavourable circumstances.
On Friday, many vehicles accumulated on several roadways as thunderstorms pounded the city after flash floods swept them away.
Massive floods in holy city of Makkah 🕋 today after unprecedented heavy rain pic.twitter.com/2MDws20uMw
— iQ MidEast Update (@iQMidEastUpdate) December 23, 2022
However, scenes inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah’s holy city were entirely different, with visitors gladly embracing the rain.
Muslims view rain during the Hajj or Umrah as a blessing, and the water that pours from the Kaaba’s spout is revered.
Torrential rain flooded the streets of Al-Shara'i in Makkah.This afternoon#مكة#مكه_الان #مكة_المكرمة #مكه_الان
Via @alwadaq_weathr
TELEGRAM JOIN 👉 https://t.co/anmxTr9HCh pic.twitter.com/DYApoymfWX— Top Disaster (@Top_Disaster) December 11, 2022
#VIDEO: Rainfall in the Grand Mosque in #Makkah on Friday. (@Makkahregion) pic.twitter.com/iPGAPe8Cua
— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) December 23, 2022
Heavy Rain in Masjid Al Haram,Makkah earlier today@Writersahiba#Makkah pic.twitter.com/m8eS4k9Ssw
— itsMe (@sadiqueanj) December 23, 2022
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) had earlier in the day issued a weather alert for the holy city of Makkah.
To preserve citizens’ safety, the public was advised not to approach areas where rainfall collects, according to the city’s crisis and disaster management centre. No one was supposed to leave their houses unless absolutely essential.
In the meantime, the NCM has imposed a rain alert level to a warning in Jeddah. As Jeddah’s sky was obscured by heavy clouds, rain fell in various locations around the coastal city.
Here are some more video people shared on Twitter, in the city of Makkah
Heave rain in makkah pic.twitter.com/tz0be19uI2
— Sulimankhan (@sulimankhan4852) December 23, 2022
كارثة في #مكة_المكرمة #Makkah
23-12-2022 pic.twitter.com/JJZJwLqZbE— الإعلامي احمد سلو (@lamy_slw) December 23, 2022
Another #Saudi #MBS achievement, another city goes under water. #Makkah #Jeddah pic.twitter.com/UTmDtBjB5Q
— Ali AlAhmed (@AliAlAhmed_en) December 23, 2022
