Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times
International Business Times
Science
Sahar AL ATTAR

As Pilgrims Swelter, Climate Change Looms Over Hajj

Average high temperatures of 44C (111F) are expected at the hajj (Credit: AFP)

From misting systems to heat-reflective road coverings, Saudi officials are trying to aid hajj pilgrims in coping with heat, but scientists caution that climate change may outpace these efforts.

The annual pilgrimage, one of the world's largest religious gatherings, coincides again this year with the hot Saudi summer, with officials predicting average highs of 44 degrees Celsius (111 Fahrenheit).

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.