Saudi Arabia : Umrah pilgrims to Makkah were greeted by thunderstorms and flooding on Friday as Jeddah braced for heavy rain.
While fully equipped emergency response teams were on stand-by for any incident, residents were warned not to leave their homes unless necessary.
The Saudi Press Agency said medium to heavy rain and winds may limit visibility and torrential rain may fall in parts of the Makkah, Madinah and Tabuk areas.
