Saudi Arabia seeks to prevent heat deaths as Hajj pilgrimage begins
Saudi authorities have urged pilgrims to follow strict guidelines to mitigate the effects of the intense heat, including using umbrellas/ More than 1.4 million Muslims have begun this year's Hajj pilgrimage in the Saudi holy city of Mecca, a year after 1,300 people died, mostly due to the extreme heat. Saudi authorities say they have stepped up safety precautions for the annual event. They have planted thousands of trees and installed hundreds of cooling units to help alleviate temperatures forecast to reach 44C (111F). They have also ...
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