The Secretariat of the `Holy Capital` clarifies the reality of the rising gases in the Al-Akaishiyah neighborhood

Written By وداد السعودي on 2014/11/17

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ArabiaWeather.com- The Director of Media and Publications in the Holy City of Makkah, Osama Zeitouni, denied the validity of what was reported about the emission of gases or volcanic lava in the Al-Akaishiyah neighborhood, south of Makkah Al-Mukarramah. Because of the fumes rising from the ground.

He confirmed that the area where the fumes appeared in the circulating video clip was a former landfill for waste, indicating that the municipality of Kaikah will direct a team to the site to investigate the matter and find out the reasons.

The video clip, which is being circulated among activists on social media, shows fumes rising from the ground. Which made many believe that it is the beginning of volcanic activity in the region.

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This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

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