After flash floods, another big DANGER looms over Makkah, the Holiest city of Muslims, alert issued for…

Saudi Arabia, renowned for its desert terrain and extreme heat, has recently faced a series of unusual weather events.

The Hajj is one of the world’s largest religious gatherings and the major annual event in Saudi Arabia. It is regarded as one of the five pillars of Islam. People who have completed the pilgrimage might add the words al-Haj or hajji (pilgrim) to their names. The pilgrimage consists of various elaborate rites, such as wearing unique clothing that represents human equality and unity before God and a round, counter-clockwise march around the Kaaba.

After flash floods, another big DANGER looms over Makkah, the Holiest city of Muslims, alert issued for…

During Hajj, pilgrims visit several significant locations in and around Mecca, Saudi Arabia Mecca, the sacred city cherished by Muslims around the world, is set to experience heavy rainfall. After experiencing snowfall and flooding, Saudi Arabia is once again facing extreme weather conditions. Authorities have issued a warning regarding the anticipated severe weather.

Mecca and Medina attract Muslims from across the globe for religious visits. The sacred Hajj pilgrimage is conducted here, drawing millions of Muslims who come to perform its rituals. Pilgrims stay for several days, partaking in the sacred practices of Hajj and worshiping Allah.

Saudi Arabia, renowned for its desert terrain and extreme heat, has recently faced a series of unusual weather events. The country experienced snowfall, followed by severe flooding that caused widespread devastation. Earlier in January, heavy rains and floods in Mecca and Medina created significant challenges for pilgrims. Streets, vehicles, and homes were submerged, with water covering the region extensively.

The country is once again preparing for heavy rainfall. According to a report in Zee News Hindi, Saudi Arabia’s meteorological department has issued a warning for heavy rains, hailstorms, and strong winds, affecting areas from the holy city of Mecca to Medina and Riyadh.

According to the Zee News Hindi report, the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) of Saudi Arabia has predicted heavy rainfall across most of the country until Monday. Intense rain, hailstorms, and strong winds are expected to impact areas including the holy city of Mecca, Al Lith, Al Qunfudhah, and Riyadh. Additionally, parts of southwestern Saudi Arabia, such as Jazan, Asir, and Al Baha, are likely to experience rainfall. Some regions in the Eastern Province may also experience foggy conditions.

The weather department has issued a cautionary advisory urging citizens to stay alert due to the heavy rain and strong winds. The Saudi Civil Defense Directorate has recommended that the public remain in safe areas and avoid locations like valleys that may be at risk of flooding.

Earlier on January 8, heavy rains across Saudi Arabia, particularly in Mecca, Jeddah, Al-Baha, and Asir provinces, led to severe flooding. The images of the flood in the desert region quickly went viral across social media platforms. Earlier, in June, a deadly heatwave caused the deaths of over 1,300 people, many of them during the Hajj pilgrimage, due to the extreme temperatures.

In a statement, the Saudi government said, “The health system addressed numerous cases of heat stress this year, with some individuals still under care. Regrettably, the number of mortalities reached 1,301.”