Heatwave Horror: Hundreds Dead During Annual Muslim Hajj Pilgrimage in Extreme Temperatures of 49 Degrees Celsius
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Muslim pilgrims participating in the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca faced extreme heat with temperatures soaring up to 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit), leading to the death of hundreds and thousands being treated for heatstroke. Among the deceased are 165 Indonesians, with additional casualties reported from Jordan, Tunisia, and Iran. The high temperatures have posed a significant risk to the health and safety of pilgrims, with many suffering from …