Over 1,300 Pilgrims Die During Hajj Due to Extreme Heat

Most fatalities were unauthorized pilgrims who lacked access to essential services, highlighting the deadly impact of soaring temperatures.

Temperatures in Mecca reached up to 51.8 degrees Celsius during the pilgrimage.
83% of the deaths were among unauthorized pilgrims who walked long distances without adequate shelter.
The deceased included over 660 Egyptians, 165 Indonesians, and dozens from other countries.
Saudi authorities faced scrutiny despite providing extensive medical services to registered pilgrims.
Climate change is expected to worsen conditions for future Hajj pilgrimages.