iPhone | iPad
Android
Huawei
British Prime Minister promises 'the biggest reimagining' of the NHS since it was founded 76 years ago
KT APPDOWNLOAD
Watch: Pilgrims brave through heavy rains in Makkah; red alert issued within region
The severe weather conditions are expected to continue until Sunday, September 8
As rains of varying intensities and fluctuating temperatures affect the region, Saudi Arabia's Makkah has been hit by heavy rainfall and thunder over the past few days.
The Civil Defence alerted residents of the adverse conditions in some parts of the country, which have started from Wednesday and are expected to continue until Sunday, September 8.
The authority issued a red warning due to severe weather conditions affecting the city.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
Residents and visitors have been advised to stay away from water pools, valley bottoms and dams. They have been urged to exercise caution and follow instructions.
Meanwhile, pilgrims in the holy city braved through the heavy rains and thunder as they continued performing their Umrah on Wednesday.
A video shared by Storm Centre shows lightning striking over the Grand Mosque while pilgrims perform Umrah on Tuesday night.
Other provinces in the city also witnessed rains with mild flooding on roads.
ALSO READ:
More news from World
Talks have so far failed to reach a deal to end the 11-month-old war
Women take on more jobs traditionally filled by men
The Tokyo-based startup aims to follow the success of US-based Intuitive Machines, which in February made the world's first private moon landing
Mission is riskiest yet for Elon Musk's SpaceX
Wealth inequality and climate change are other issues the pope may address
Biden declares federal state of emergency for Louisiana
Some schools have told students to stay home for the rest of the week, while thousands of residents of low-lying areas have been evacuated