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Hajj
No one knows exactly how many people are dying from extreme heat
The most common way to track heat deaths is by tallying up fatalities where heat has been officially identified as the main or contributing cause of death.
09 July 2024, 04:26 IST
No one knows exactly how many people are dying from extreme heat
09 July 2024, 04:26 IST
Soaring temperatures and profit seekers amplify dangers on the Hajj
With nearly 2 million people participating each year, it is not unusual for pilgrims to die from heat stress, illness or chronic disease during the Hajj.
08 July 2024, 05:17 IST
Soaring temperatures and profit seekers amplify dangers on the Hajj
08 July 2024, 05:17 IST
Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate
Critics of the government say all pilgrims, whatever their status, should be protected from heat, and allege the authorities this year cracked down on unauthorised attendees.
27 June 2024, 07:30 IST
Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate
27 June 2024, 07:30 IST
Pilgrim deaths in Mecca put spotlight on underworld Hajj industry
With nearly 2 million participating each year, it is not unusual for pilgrims to die from heat stress, illness or chronic disease. It is unclear if the number of deaths this year was higher than usual, because Saudi Arabia does not regularly report those statistics. In 1985, more than 1,700 people died around the holy sites, most of them from heat stress, a study at the time found.
24 June 2024, 04:07 IST
Pilgrim deaths in Mecca put spotlight on underworld Hajj industry
24 June 2024, 04:07 IST
More than 1,300 pilgrims died during Hajj this year amid scorching heat: Report
An estimated 1.8 million pilgrims performed the Hajj this year, with 1.6 million coming from outside Saudi.
23 June 2024, 19:29 IST
More than 1,300 pilgrims died during Hajj this year amid scorching heat: Report
23 June 2024, 19:29 IST
35 Pakistanis among over 900 died during Haj in Saudi Arabia
Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs said on Wednesday that Haj was challenging this year due to extreme heat and harsh weather conditions, with temperatures reaching 50 degrees Centigrade.
20 June 2024, 12:29 IST
35 Pakistanis among over 900 died during Haj in Saudi Arabia
20 June 2024, 12:29 IST
Hajj deaths: At least 68 Indians among 900+ fatalities
Accoring to a report by AFP, which cited a senior Saudi Arabian diplomat, most of the Indian fatalities were from natural causes and old age, although some are expected to be due to "weather conditions".
20 June 2024, 03:11 IST
Hajj deaths: At least 68 Indians among 900+ fatalities
20 June 2024, 03:11 IST
More than 550 pilgrims died this year during Hajj due to scorching temperatures: Report
Currently, over 2,000 pilgrims affected by heat exhaustion are being treated by Saudi authorities, officials have said.
19 June 2024, 14:10 IST
More than 550 pilgrims died this year during Hajj due to scorching temperatures: Report
19 June 2024, 14:10 IST
Saudi Arabia taking measures to ensure more fulfilling journey for Indian Hajj, Umrah pilgrims
The new steps like extension of the Umrah visa to 90 days and introduction of a four-day transit visa are tailored to accommodate the growing influx of Indian pilgrims.
06 December 2023, 10:13 IST
Saudi Arabia taking measures to ensure more fulfilling journey for Indian Hajj, Umrah pilgrims
06 December 2023, 10:13 IST
Covid dose must if Hajj pilgrims want other vaxx: BNMP
A BNMC release said the Haj pilgrims from Bhiwandi will be inoculated at the civic vaccination centres in the town
16 May 2023, 08:44 IST
Covid dose must if Hajj pilgrims want other vaxx: BNMP
16 May 2023, 08:44 IST
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