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Heavy rain and thunderstorms reported at Mecca’s Grand Mosque
Worshippers were praying at the Grand Mosque when heavy rain and thunderstorms struck Mecca, according to Al Jazeera.
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Source: Al Jazeera Global News · View original source
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms were reported at Mecca’s Grand Mosque on 14 September 2026 while worshippers prayed around the Kaaba.
Al Jazeera reported the weather event, describing scenes at the mosque as dramatic as rain fell over the Kaaba, which is located within the Grand Mosque.
The available report does not provide rainfall totals or the storm’s duration. It also does not state whether the weather caused disruption, damage or injuries.
No official meteorological or emergency-service confirmation was included in the source material.
