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Mecca
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
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
More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures
India's External Affairs agency said 98 Indian citizens died during the pilgrimage.
23 June 2024, 13:39 IST
More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures
23 June 2024, 13:39 IST
MEA says 98 Indians died during annual Haj pilgrimage
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said total deaths of Indians in the entire Haj period last year were 187.
21 June 2024, 12:20 IST
MEA says 98 Indians died during annual Haj pilgrimage
21 June 2024, 12:20 IST
Chitradurga woman dies in Mecca
The deceased was identified as Ruksana Kausar, 63, a retired teacher and a resident of Mandakki Bhatti Layout in the city.
20 June 2024, 23:32 IST
Chitradurga woman dies in Mecca
20 June 2024, 23:32 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
Haj pilgrims wilt under searing temperatures in Saudi Arabia
a 2019 study by the Geophysical Research Letters said that as temperatures rise in already arid Saudi Arabia due to climate change, pilgrims performing haj will face 'extreme danger'.
18 June 2024, 15:58 IST
Haj pilgrims wilt under searing temperatures in Saudi Arabia
18 June 2024, 15:58 IST
Fourteen Jordanians die during haj in Saudi Arabia, some succumb to heat
At least of six of the fatalities were heat related, the ministry said on Saturday, with temperatures predicted to reach 47 degrees Celsius (116 Fahrenheit) in Mecca on Monday.
16 June 2024, 14:45 IST
Fourteen Jordanians die during haj in Saudi Arabia, some succumb to heat
16 June 2024, 14:45 IST
Hajj pilgrims concerned over soaring flight charges
As per reports, the ticket fare for Hajj services from Kozhikode will be Rs. 1.6 lakh this year, while it will be only around Rs. 86,000 from Kochi and Kannur airports.
29 January 2024, 02:28 IST
Hajj pilgrims concerned over soaring flight charges
29 January 2024, 02:28 IST
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