Saudi Arabia/Update 5:10 PM: Thunderstorms are affecting eastern Mecca now, and the cloud cover is reaching the Grand Mosque.

Written By محمد عوينة on 2025/09/20

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Arab Weather - The latest satellite images indicate cumulus cloud activity in several parts of the southwest and west of the Kingdom now, including the highlands of Jazan, Al-Baha, eastern Makkah Al-Mukarramah, and southern Madinah Al-Munawwarah, accompanied by rainfall of varying intensity and thunderstorms.

The same images also indicate that cloud cover is reaching the Grand Mosque, light rain may fall, and surface winds may be active.

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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