Saudi Arabia implements new heat safeguards for Hajj after 1,300 died from extreme heat last year.

Saudi Arabia is enhancing heat mitigation measures for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage after 1,300 deaths occurred last year due to extreme heat. Most fatalities were among unpermitted pilgrims who lacked access to air conditioning. Authorities are focusing on stricter crowd control and installing more air-conditioned spaces to protect the estimated 1.8 million worshippers during the hot summer event.

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