Tragic Heatwave at Hajj Pilgrimage Claims Hundreds of Lives Amid Soaring Temperatures
Mecca, Saudi Arabia — This year’s Hajj pilgrimage, a central pillar of Islam attended by millions, has been marred by a devastating rise in deaths, numbering nearly 480 according to the latest official tallies. However, unconfirmed reports and unofficial sources suggest the figure could be considerably higher, potentially doubling due to severe weather conditions and other complications. Reports indicate that up to 600 Egyptian pilgrims might have succumbed on their journey to Mecca as extreme …