Lightning bolt strikes Mecca’s clock tower

Al Jazeera Thursday 27 August 2026, 07:59 UTC 1 min read

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Lightning bolt strikes Mecca’s clock tower NewsFeed Lightning bolt strikes Mecca’s clock tower Dramatic video captured the moment a powerful lightning bolt struck the top of Mecca’s famous clock tower amid turbulent weather and intense lightning activity. Published On 27 Aug 2026

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Lightning bolt strikes Mecca’s clock tower

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