Sandstorm in Haram

Sandstorms hit Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries. There has been a lot of pilgrims from Indonesia to worship. How do they report?

Fais Akbar, one citizen was in Makkah, in the vicinity of the Haram when the incident occurred. He sent a video recording of the atmosphere at the site.

Sandstorm in Haram

From the video, it appears the wind is blowing hard. Some small items into the air. The sky was dark as covered in sand. The activities of people and congregations around the location involved subject.

Meteorology and Environment of Saudi Arabia announced the sandstorms that reduce visibility so only one kilometer. Most riders finally had to push the vehicle very slowly. People are asked also to remain in the house.

Several flights were disrupted by a sandstorm this. One is Garuda Indonesia. One aircraft carrying pilgrims Garuda Indonesia flight diverted to Medina.

"Due to the effects of weather and storm, JKG 27 landed suddenly at Madinah airport," said the head of the Regional Working PPIH Airport Jeddah-Madinah Saudi Arabia Nurul Badruttamam to Team Media Center Haji (MCH),