More Rain in Mecca

Following Wednesday's rains during the Hajj, the second year in a row during which Mecca faced rain during the pilgrimage, heavy downpours struck again yesterday, as pilgrims were leaving Mina. This time at 3 pm, as the Hajj was approaching its end.

As noted Wednesday, this isn't likely when the Hajj advances into the summer months; most of Mecca's rare rain falls in November. But it makes this year's pilgrimage, like last year's, memorable, though the flooding last year appears to have been more dangerous.