Deadly Heatwave Claims Over 1,000 Lives At This Year’s Hajj

June 21, 2024

Over 1,000 lives were lost in a deadly heatwave during this year's Hajj, with a significant number being unregistered pilgrims, including 630 Egyptians. The pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia's scorching Mecca saw temperatures peak at 51.8°C (125°F) this week, highlighting severe health risks.

Over a thousand people have died during this year's hajj, with over half of the dead being unregistered pilgrims who underwent the sweltering Saudi Arabian heat for the trip.

According to an Arab ambass...

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