Over 1,000 Pilgrims Die from Extreme Heat During Hajj in Saudi Arabia

The annual pilgrimage faced unprecedented fatalities due to soaring temperatures and unregistered participants overwhelming infrastructure.

Temperatures reached up to 125 degrees Fahrenheit, causing severe heat exhaustion among pilgrims.
Reports indicate that many of the deceased were unregistered pilgrims lacking access to critical facilities.
Saudi authorities registered 1.8 million legal pilgrims, but many more participated without proper documentation.
Countries like Egypt and Indonesia reported significant losses, with hundreds of their citizens among the dead.
The Saudi government faces criticism for inadequate safety measures and failure to prevent illegal entries.