"Devastating Storm Ravages Mecca with Lightning and Fierce Winds"

Extreme storms and heavy rains hit Saudi Arabia's Mecca, causing chaos and affecting pilgrims. Videos showed pilgrims getting soaked and slipping during the tawaf, while lightning struck the iconic Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower hotel. The storm brought gale-force winds exceeding 80 km/h, and some neighborhoods experienced mild flooding. No casualties were reported, but further storms were expected. Schools in parts of Mecca were closed for safety, and residents described the storm as one of the worst they had experienced.