At least 922 people have died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca amid scorching heat. Watch in for more details!

Heatwave kills 922 during Haj pilgrimage, at least 68 Indians dead

Every year Hajj faces multiple challenges at pilgrimage time this year's main challenge came from the extreme temperatures recorded. Reports of over 2,000 people suffering heat stress during the Hajj pilgrimage have come in. According to some of the officials temperatures sold at 48 degrees Celsius during the annual pilgrimage season. 1,700 cases of heat stress were recorded on Thursday alone added to the 287 cases initially reported.

Temperatures soar in Saudi Arabia, Hajj pilgrims suffer with extreme heat

As temperatures globally reach record-level highs, the global south contends with an additional complicating factor - urban humid heat.

Humidity increases urban heat stress

A recent report published by the World Weather Attribution group says that the extreme summer in South Asia is just a trailer for what is yet to come. Heat waves can get more frequent in India

South Asia is among most affected by Heat Stress | Scientists warn of frequent heat waves

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