Makkah’s Pilgrims Struggled To Face Strong Gusts Of Wind Last Night

Videos have been circulating about the horrifying storm that randomly broke out in Makkah last night.

People posted videos of pilgrims struggling to find their balance against the strong gusts of winds.

لا حول ولا قوة الا بالله pic.twitter.com/X7QQuE846C

— The Holy Mosques (@theholymosques) August 22, 2023

Heavy objects and clothing was seen flying around outside the Grand Mosque, to which people struggled to get to shelter. The ministry placed the city on red alert until 11pm, to wait until the storm passes. The storm was a mixture of heavy rains, winds, and dust that compromised safety and visibility for pilgrims in the holy city.

Someone even captured lightening striking the Makkah Clock Tower multiple times…

صواعق مهيبة ترسم لوحة فنية مع برج الساعة، مساء اليوم الثلاثاء.

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— هاشتاق السعودية (@HashKSA) August 22, 2023

People around the Holy Kaaba ran to find shelter immediately after the strong gusts of winds started

Now: Heavy rain in Masjid Al Haram, Makkah! pic.twitter.com/4zv88qlfBk

— The Holy Mosques (@theholymosques) August 22, 2023

Areas surrounding the holy mosque also began flooding due to the heavy rainfall.

⚠️الوضع في #مكه_الان pic.twitter.com/eMz5jiovTg

— طقس الغربية (@tags_algharbiuh) August 22, 2023

According to recent weather reports, Makkah has clear skies for the rest of the week.