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 Intro: 

The Abraj Al-Bait or Makkah Clock Tower opposite the Kaaba in Makkah. It’s the rainy season so the crescent on the top of the tower is frequently struck by lightning to spectacular effect – the films of which are frequently to be found on social media. 

 Viral Images and Video of Lightning: Images and videos of lightning strikes showcasing the crescent atop the Makkah Clock Tower often go viral. After all, the power of nature’s bolts of light could not be more appropriate for the tower. 

 Why does lightning strike the crescent? Lightning strikes the crescent of the Makkah Clock Tower because it is designed to do so. The authorities in charge of the tower decided to allow lightning to strike the crescent because they optimised the shape of the tower to protect it from lightning damage. The tower is covered by 800 fixed rods that prevent lightning from reaching the clock or the tower lights. During lightning storms, there are 20 more rods that automatically activate.

 The Protective Mechanism: In order to attract lightning as iron filings attract a magnet, a long rod is installed on the roof of the clock tower, and then guide the lightning safely to the ground.Special metals such as copper, aluminium are used to prevent lightning from destroying the building.

 Recent Weather Events: 

During the past two days, the holy city of Makkah and its environs have been the scene of thunderstorms, which have brought rain and lightning in the vicinity of the Kaaba and the Clock Tower, which continue to captivate and inspire amazement at the engineering feat of protection against lightning for the tower. 

 Conclusion: 

The design of the Makkah Clock Tower, an incredible feat of modern engineering that is built to withstand the forces of nature, enables it to attract and safely channel lightning, further enhancing its stature and appeal as a tourist attraction and a source of fascination for people across the globe.

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