Reported 8 months ago
A heatwave during the annual pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia has led to over 1300 deaths among pilgrims, with reports of bodies along the pilgrimage route. The extreme heatwave, reaching record-breaking temperatures of 51.67 degrees, has caused many pilgrims to collapse due to lack of resources and cooling facilities. The government is handling unauthorized pilgrimage groups and cracking down on travel agencies organizing illegal pilgrimages, with countries like Jordan and Egypt taking action against them.
Source: YAHOO