US EditionSaudi Arabia Prepares for the “Worst-Case Scenario" for the Hajj
- More than 1.4 million Muslim pilgrims began the multi-day Hajj pilgrimage on Wednesday in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, amid forecasted temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.
- Last year, extreme heat caused over 1,300 deaths, mostly among unregistered pilgrims lacking access to official amenities, prompting Saudi authorities to expand safety and health measures significantly.
- Authorities installed over 400 cooling units, planted thousands of trees, expanded shaded areas by 50,000 square meters, built cooled walkways, and banned children under 12 to mitigate heat effects.
- Deputy Minister Abdullah Asiri reported that healthcare capacity expanded by over 60 percent with more than 700 hospital beds and 71 emergency medical points to treat heat-related cases and stabilize patients on site.
- Saudi officials aim to prevent a repeat of last year’s fatalities by urging pilgrims to use umbrellas, stay in the shade during peak heat, and avoid unnecessary sun exposure while performing their rituals.
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Saudi Arabia prepares for the “worst-case scenario
Saudi authorities are preparing to prevent mass casualties due to the extreme heat during the Hajj. Around 1,300 people lost their lives during last year’s major Muslim pilgrimage, which took place under scorching temperatures reaching 51.8°C. ...
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Saudi Arabia prepares for the “worst-case scenario" for the Hajj
Saudi authorities are preparing to prevent mass casualties due to the extreme heat during the Hajj. Around 1,300 people lost their lives during last year’s major Muslim pilgrimage, which took place under scorching temperatures reaching 51.8°C.
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The Hajj, a great Muslim pilgrimage, will be held again this year in extreme heats.
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