Hajj Pilgrimage Death Toll Crosses 1000 Mark As Temperature Rises To 100 Degree F In Mecca
New Delhi: The death toll during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has crossed 1000 as the scorching heat has led to temperatures reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The list includes people from around 10 countries.
According to the report, 1081 deaths have been recorded so far.
According to the report, the temperature in Mecca reached 125 degrees Fahrenheit (51.6667 degrees Celsius) earlier this week.
According to the report, these deaths have been reported from India, Egypt, Malaysia, Pakistan, Jordan, Indonesia, Iran, Senegal and Tunisia.
According to the report, as per the customs and agreement with the Saudi Arabian government, the bodies of pilgrims who die during the pilgrimage are not sent back to their place of origin, but are buried in Saudi Arabia itself.