Saudi prepares for another hajj menaced by extreme heat

Saudi prepares for another hajj menaced by extreme heat

[Inquirer.net] - 01/15/2025

RIYADH — The deaths of 1,300 pilgrims during the hajj in Saudi Arabia last year underscored the urgent need to mitigate dangers posed by extreme heat, with crowd management an essential first step, analysts say. Temperatures soared to 51.8 degrees Celsius (125 degrees Fahrenheit) in the holy (…)



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