heavy rain hits Saudi Arabia, Kaaba

Heavy rain has been effective for the last 2 days in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, where Masjid al-Haram and Kaaba are located. Despite the heavy rain, those who circumambulated the Kaaba continued their worship. The Mecca Civil Defense Directorate advised people to be careful against bad weather conditions, and to take precautions to avoid being affected by flash floods caused by precipitation.