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    Over 1300 people dead during 2024 Hajj pilgrimage amid heatwave

    by Shweta Sharma Jun 24, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: AFP via Getty Images

    At least 1,301 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage that took place during an exceptional heatwave in Saudi Arabia, according to an official death toll.

    This year about 1.8 million pilgrims arrived in the holy city of Mecca and walked long distances amid a deadly heatwave with temperatures exceeding 51C (125F).

    Saudi health minister Fahd desert kingdom faced criticism over poor management.

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