Drivers and Pedestrians Struggled With the Poor Visibility, and Many of the Moments Were Captured on Mobile Phone Cameras by People

A severe dust storm in Homs, Syria, turned the sky completely red and orange, reducing visibility to near zero even during daylight hours. Drivers and pedestrians struggled with the poor visibility, and many of the moments were captured on mobile phone cameras by people in the area. The day before, heavy rain and storms hit Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with lightning striking the Royal Clock Tower, a city landmark.

On August 27, a sandstorm in Medina had also reduced visibility, prompting residents to seek shelter. No official assessment has been released yet, but the events have resonated on social media. The storm in Homs follows similar weather activity in Mecca and Medina, highlighting a pattern of unusual weather in the region.

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