Video : A Mosque roof collapses due to Heavy rain in Dhahran of Saudi Arabia
A video that went viral online showed the roof of a mosque on the campus of King Fahd University in Dhahran collapsing due to the continuous rainfall that hit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday night. Trending : Saudi Arabia prohibits Handcuffing of arrested person except in these cases
As part of the mosque's expansion plans, a steel roof has been installed on the building, according to social media users.
Unfortunately, the mosque's roof gave way under the pressure of the rain, creating a huge hole in the ceiling.
Mild to heavy rain has been falling over parts of Saudi Arabia since Wednesday. As an additional security measure, students across were instructed to transition to online education.
The General Directorate of Civil Defense issued safety instructions and severe weather warnings on Wednesday, advising people to stay home during the stormy weather and to take precautions.
Thunderstorms with heavy rain fell over the United Arab Emirates nearby, and the forecast called for lightning to linger until Thursday night. Join Saudi Expatriates on Telegram
The moment the roof collapsed at the King Fahd University Mosque in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦#Dhahran #SaudiArabia #EasternProvince https://t.co/0mjM7NiHGQ pic.twitter.com/4QokJ414eY
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Video : A Mosque roof collapses due to Heavy rain in Saudi Arabia