15 May 2014 - 14:21
Makkah’s clock tower power disrupted by lightning

Lightning disrupted the world’s tallest clock tower in the Saudi town of Makkah.

Lightning disrupted the world’s tallest clock tower in the Saudi town of Makkah before power was restored a few hours later, a newspaper reported on Sunday.

The 38-metre high tower that overlooks Islam’s holiest shrine was plunged into darkness after a blackout caused by lightning that hit the city for several hours on Thursday, the Arabic language daily Sabq said.

Power was restored a few hours later and the clock was back to normal,” the paper said, quoting an official in Makkah.

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Source : Emirates247