Historic Storm in Makkah! The Kaaba may not stand! The wind speed is 170 km/h!

The flooding has also disrupted travel to and from Mecca, a major pilgrimage site for Muslims. The Grand Mosque, which surrounds the Kaaba - the holiest site in Islam - has also been affected, with some parts of the courtyard inundated with water. The Saudi Arabian government has assured pilgrims that measures have been taken to ensure their safety and that the situation is under control. Saudi authorities have been working to alleviate the impact of the flooding, with emergency crews dispatched to affected areas to provide assistance. However, the scale of the damage is significant, with cars and other vehicles swept away in the deluge.