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Temperatures near 47°C in Mecca as Hajj begins 24 May
Pilgrims used umbrellas for shade while temperatures reached nearly 47°C during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Saudi authorities increased covered space at the Holy Mosques by five times compared with 2024.
May 23, 4:33 PM·1m read1 source
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Temperatures in Mecca approached 47°C as pilgrims began arriving for the Hajj, scheduled from 24 to 29 May. Many carried umbrellas to shield themselves from direct sun while moving between ritual sites. Saudi Arabia has expanded shaded areas at the Holy Mosques fivefold since last year.
The additional coverage was added after more than 1,300 people died from heat-related causes during the 2024 Hajj. The five-day pilgrimage draws several million participants each year. Organizers have focused on heat-mitigation measures at the main mosques and surrounding plazas.
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