98 Indian pilgrims died during Hajj in Mecca: External affairs ministry

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on June 21, 2024
The External Affairs Ministry on Friday informed that 98 Indians died in Mecca this year during Hajj pilgrimage. "This year, 175,000 Indian pilgrims have visited Hajj so far... We have 98 Indian pilgrims who have died in Hajj ... " MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a press conference. According to reports, the death toll...

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Published on June 19, 2024 -  03:01
Hajj: Over 500 Pilgrims Dead in Makkah Due to Heat Stroke, Temperature Crosses 50 Degrees
Description: In a heartbreaking turn of events, Mecca witnessed a devastating loss of over 550 lives during the annual Hajj pilgrimage as temperatures soared above 50 degrees Celsius. This tragic incident unfolded amidst the sacred rituals meant to unify millions of devout Muslims from across the globe. The intense heatwave posed unprecedented challenges, overwhelming emergency services and highlighting critical infrastructure gaps. Join us as we delve into the aftermath of this catastrophe and discuss the urgent need for improved safety measures to protect pilgrims during future Hajj seasons. #MeccaTragedy #HajjPilgrimage #ExtremeHeat #EmergencyResponse #ClimateCrisis #HeatwaveAlert #IslamicPilgrimage #SaudiArabia #GlobalUnity #HumanitarianEmergency #SafetyMeasures #WeatherAlert #PublicHealthCrisis #DisasterResponse #HeatstrokeAwareness

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