Heatwave horror: Over 550 pilgrims die during Hajj, majority Egyptians

Diplomats reported that at least 550 pilgrims died during this year’s hajj, with high temperatures exacerbating the challenging pilgrimage conditions. Two Arab diplomats noted that 323 of the deceased were Egyptians, primarily due to heat-related illnesses, except for one casualty from a minor crowd crush. Diplomats reported that at least 550 pilgrims died during this year’s hajj, with high temperatures exacerbating the challenging pilgrimage conditions. Two Arab diplomats noted that 323 of the deceased were Egyptians, primarily due to heat-related illnesses, except for one casualty from a minor crowd crush.  Economic Times