44°C heat expected during Hajj in Mecca and Medina, with over 2,000 heat stress cases reported last year.
Saudi Arabia warns above-average heat during Hajj, with average highs of 44°C (111°F) expected in Mecca and Medina. Last year, over 1.8 million Muslims took part in the pilgrimage, with more than 2,000 people suffering from heat stress. The Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, begins on June 14th and involves a series of rites completed over four days in Mecca and its surroundings in Saudi Arabia.
June 04, 2024
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