Watch: Saudi travellers survive lightning strike in Jazan mountains

Screengrab Image Credit: X/Dr Al Misnad Dubai: Saudi national Wael Al Daghfak and his companions narrowly escaped a direct lightning strike while travelling through Al Qahr Mountains in Al Raith Governorate, east of Jazan. The video, which quickly circulated online, was posted by Dr Al Misnad, a former climate professor at Al Qassim University. It

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Image Credit: X/Dr Al Misnad

Dubai: Saudi national Wael Al Daghfak and his companions narrowly escaped a direct lightning strike while travelling through Al Qahr Mountains in Al Raith Governorate, east of Jazan.

The video, which quickly circulated online, was posted by Dr Al Misnad, a former climate professor at Al Qassim University. It shows the group when they were unexpectedly engulfed by a powerful lightning strike just 15 meters from their position.

Wael Al Daghfak described the encounter as the closest lightning bolt they had experienced during their travels. He expressed gratitude for having taken necessary precautions ahead of the severe weather conditions.

Following the white flash of the lightning, the group observed unusual yellow sparks in the air, which Al Daghfak noted appeared to be emanating from the lightning’s impact.

Dr Al Misnad highlighted that the Jazan region is lightning prone, with an average of 55 flashes per square kilometre received in a year—surpassing lightning averages in Europe and North Africa. He emphasized the need for installing lightning arrestors on residential, government, and commercial buildings in Jazan to mitigate the risks associated with lightning strikes.

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