A strong flood hit Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, January 7. The city of Mecca has already been submerged, and streams of water are ...

Heavy rains flood Mecca as thunderstorms hit holy city and surrounding regions. Saudi Arabia braces for more storms as rain, hail, and winds batter Mecca ...

Near a sprawling tent city outside Mecca, Saudi hospital staff are preparing for a flood of heat-related cases as Muslim pilgrims begin ...

For Ms Mariama, a 52-year-old pilgrim from Senegal, the journey to Mecca for the haj has fulfilled a life-long dream. “I was dreaming about it, thinking about it every time to come here to do ...

Fast rising water can be deadly. Here’s what to do if you’re caught off guard, and how to prepare for a future flooding event. By Susan Shain When heavy rainfall occurs in a short period of ...

Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died last year. By Ismaeel Naar Reporting from Dubai, United Arab Emirates ...