RIYADH: Diplomats on Tuesday (Jun 18) said at least 550 pilgrims died during the Haj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which again unfolded in scorching temperatures this year. At
The Haj , one of the world's biggest religious gatherings, is increasingly affected by climate change. RIYADH: Diplomats on Tuesday said at least 550 pilgrims died during the Haj , underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which again unfolded in
At least 60 Jordanians also died, the diplomats said, up from an official tally of 41 given earlier on Tuesday by Amman. Saudi authorities have reported treating more than 2,000 pilgrims suffering from heat stress but have not updated that figure since Sunday and have not provided information on fatalities.
Saudi officials had advised pilgrims to use umbrellas, drink plenty of water and avoid exposure to the sun during the hottest hours of the day. Around 1.8 million pilgrims took part in the Haj this year, 1.6 million of them from abroad, according to Saudi authorities. One of the diplomats who spoke to AFP on Tuesday said that the Egyptian death toll was"absolutely" boosted by a large number of unregistered Egyptian pilgrims.
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