Record Heatwave and Unauthorized Entries Lead to Over 1,300 Deaths at Mecca Pilgrimage
Mecca, Saudi Arabia – The Hajj pilgrimage this year, witnessed under harsh climatic conditions, resulted in the tragic deaths of over 1,300 pilgrims, the Saudi Arabian authorities reported. Most of the casualties were unregistered participants enduring the journey on foot under the blistering sun without proper shelter or essential services. On the hottest days of … Read more