Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:41am on 21 Jun 2024,Friday India Global
Saudi Arabia reported that over 600 pilgrims, including 68 Indian nationals, died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage due to extreme heat and other causes. The toll, confirmed by a Saudi diplomat, includes 323 Egyptians and 60 Jordanians, primarily due to heat-related ailments. This year's fatalities mark a significant increase compared to last year's total of over 200 deaths. The extreme temperatures led to over 2,700 cases of heat exhaustion. While some pilgrims are still unaccounted for, officials have noted that the situation is consistent with previous years, with more detailed reports expected soon.
