Overview

• 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.