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More than 1,000 dead during Hajj as heatwaves spread across the world
At least 550 people have died during the Hajj pilgrimage due to heat-related illnesses, with 323 Egyptians among the deceased, reported by foreign diplomats and the AFP.
AFP confirmed that 550 individuals died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca due to the extreme heat.
The AFP news agency reported dozens of deaths during the Hajj pilgrimage, totaling 550 fatalities according to diplomats.