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Video and photos: Rain and storms in the Levant as summer approaches

Video and photos: Rain and storms in the Levant as summer approaches

An Arab region recorded the highest temperature on Earth, approaching 50 degrees Celsius.

An Arab region recorded the highest temperature on Earth, approaching 50 degrees Celsius.

A winter day on the cusp of summer; a late low-pressure system affecting the Levant.

A winter day on the cusp of summer; a late low-pressure system affecting the Levant.

Egypt and Saudi Arabia recorded the highest temperatures on Earth in the past 24 hours.

Egypt and Saudi Arabia recorded the highest temperatures on Earth in the past 24 hours.

A noticeable change in the weather is expected over the next 24 hours.

A noticeable change in the weather is expected over the next 24 hours.

Map showing the chance of rain in several areas of the Levant on Thursday

Map showing the chance of rain in several areas of the Levant on Thursday

Are the holy sites experiencing exceptional weather conditions during the current Hajj season?

Are the holy sites experiencing exceptional weather conditions during the current Hajj season?

Rain is expected in many parts of the Levant, possibly accompanied by thunderstorms, starting Wednesday night/Thursday morning.

Rain is expected in many parts of the Levant, possibly accompanied by thunderstorms, starting Wednesday night/Thursday morning.

Meteorology: Chances of thunderstorms over Mecca and the holy sites starting from the Day of Arafah

Meteorology: Chances of thunderstorms over Mecca and the holy sites starting from the Day of Arafah

On the cusp of summer, a cooler air mass will affect the Levant region on Thursday.

On the cusp of summer, a cooler air mass will affect the Levant region on Thursday.

Weather forecast: 47 degrees Celsius in the holy sites on the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah

Weather forecast: 47 degrees Celsius in the holy sites on the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah

Strong winds reaching 90 km/h are affecting the Syrian, Jordanian, and Iraqi deserts with intense sandstorms.

Strong winds reaching 90 km/h are affecting the Syrian, Jordanian, and Iraqi deserts with intense sandstorms.