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Summary

A powerful storm, including lightning and strong winds, hit Mekkah and Jeddah on August 22, 2023, impacting the region with heavy rain and power outages. The lightning struck the top of the Mekkah Clock Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world. Despite the extreme weather, pilgrims continued their prayers at the Masjidil Haram and circled the Ka'bah. The storm prompted weather warnings from Saudi Arabia's meteorological center, forecasting continued bad weather in several regions, including Madinah and Al-Baha.

Takeaways

• ⚡ A lightning strike hit the top of the Makkah Clock Tower, the fourth tallest building in the world.
• 🌩️ The lightning struck the clock tower located above the green-colored Makkah clock tower.
• 🏙️ The Makkah Clock Tower, also known as Abraj Al-Bait, is situated in the Makkah government-owned skyscraper complex.
• 🕌 The tower is part of the King Abdulaziz Endowment project, aimed at modernizing the city for pilgrims.
• 🌍 The building complex is located 300 meters from the Masjid al-Haram.
• ⛈️ The storm brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and lightning to Makkah and Jeddah on August 22, 2023.
• 🌪️ The winds were powerful enough to knock over electricity poles in the area.
• 🙏 Despite the severe weather conditions, pilgrims at Masjid al-Haram continued their worship and circumambulated the Kaaba.
• ☔ On the morning of August 22, 2023, Saudi Arabia's National Meteorological Center issued a weather warning for the next 24 hours.
• 🌫️ The storm was expected to bring thunderstorms and active winds to Medina, Mecca, and other regions in Saudi Arabia, including Al-Baha.

Q & A

What event is described in the transcript?

The transcript describes a lightning strike hitting the top of the clock tower in Makkah, part of a major storm that impacted Saudi Arabia on August 22, 2023.

Where did the lightning strike occur?

The lightning struck the top of the clock tower in Makkah, specifically the tallest part of the building, which is located above the green-colored clock tower.

What is the significance of the Makkah Clock Tower?

The Makkah Clock Tower is the fourth tallest building in the world, and it is part of the Abraj Al-Bait Towers, which are situated in the complex owned by the Saudi Arabian government.

What purpose do the Abraj Al-Bait Towers serve?

The Abraj Al-Bait Towers are part of a project funded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specifically by the endowment of King Abdulaziz. The project aims to modernize the city of Makkah and better serve the needs of pilgrims.

How far is the Makkah Clock Tower from the Masjid al-Haram?

The Makkah Clock Tower is located approximately 300 meters from the Masjid al-Haram.

What weather conditions were present during the storm?

The storm included heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning, with the most severe impact occurring in the cities of Makkah and Jeddah.

What was the response of the people in Makkah during the storm?

Despite the heavy rain and strong winds, pilgrims at Masjid al-Haram continued their worship and circumambulated the Ka'bah.

What warning did the Saudi Arabian Meteorological Center issue?

The Saudi Arabian Meteorological Center issued a weather warning for a 24-hour period, forecasting thunderstorms and strong winds across various regions, including Madinah, Mecca, and Jeddah.

What impact did the storm have on infrastructure?

The strong winds were powerful enough to knock over utility poles, demonstrating the severity of the storm's impact on the region's infrastructure.

When did the storm occur?

The storm took place on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.