Global Heatwave: 192 Homeless Die from Heat in India and Death Toll Crossing 1,000 for Mecca Pilgrims

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Extreme weather conditions have caused a heatwave in India, leading to the deaths of 192 homeless individuals in the scorching capital of Delhi. Additionally, the annual Mecca pilgrimage has seen a death toll exceeding 1,000 due to temperatures soaring above 50 degrees Celsius. Authorities in India have discovered 50 bodies within 48 hours, with some deaths potentially heat-related. In Saudi Arabia, pilgrims are succumbing to heatstroke, with over 1,081 deaths reported during the pilgrimage season. The effects of the heatwave are not limited to India and Saudi Arabia, with other continents experiencing high temperatures and incidents like wildfires in countries along the Mediterranean coast.

Source: YAHOO

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