I’ve read the flood occurred during 1941/1942 . [Judging by the black and white pictures, whenever it occurred - it was a awfully long time ago!] wAllahu `Alam.
Sudden seasonal rainstorms have perennially afflicted Makkah with devastating desert floods which rush to the bottom of the valley where the Holy Mosque is located. These waters would flood the Holy Mosques and wreak havoc on the surrounding city. The installation of an extensive storm water drainage network has made these floods a thing of the past. This network was further developed during the latest extension by three new storm drainage systems, one crossing beneath the Masa’a piazza, another channeling water away from the new King Fahd Gate, and the third extending 1,175 meters through a 560-meter tunnel to the northwest of the Holy Mosque.
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August 2, 2009 at 17:55
SubhanAllah, when was this?
I never heard about it before
August 2, 2009 at 19:54
I’ve read the flood occurred during 1941/1942 . [Judging by the black and white pictures, whenever it occurred - it was a awfully long time ago!] wAllahu `Alam.
was salamu`alaykum.
August 2, 2009 at 19:58
an. an awfully long time ago.
alaikum salaam
August 24, 2009 at 21:29
Des anyone know where I might find a copy of the second from the top photo here (of the man swimming in the al-Haram)? Thanks for you reply.
September 24, 2009 at 06:23
Maty, can you not just right click and then save as from the picture above?
October 29, 2009 at 07:41
Assalamu Alaykum,
Judging by the cars seems 50s-60s.
November 3, 2009 at 07:02
Sudden seasonal rainstorms have perennially afflicted Makkah with devastating desert floods which rush to the bottom of the valley where the Holy Mosque is located. These waters would flood the Holy Mosques and wreak havoc on the surrounding city. The installation of an extensive storm water drainage network has made these floods a thing of the past. This network was further developed during the latest extension by three new storm drainage systems, one crossing beneath the Masa’a piazza, another channeling water away from the new King Fahd Gate, and the third extending 1,175 meters through a 560-meter tunnel to the northwest of the Holy Mosque.