During the annual Muslim Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, extreme temperatures reaching up to 49 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit) have resulted in dozens of deaths and thousands being treated for heatstroke. Authorities have confirmed fatalities from Jordan, Tunisia, and Iran, with many more individuals missing or hospitalized.
The death toll is expected to increase as official figures from Saudi Arabia and Egypt are yet to be released, and unregistered pilgrims may also be affected. Over 2,700 people have already received treatment for heatstroke, highlighting the severity of the situation.
