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Heat-related deaths during the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage[1]
Summary
Heat-related illnesses have been well-documented in millions of travellers who attend mass gathering religious events such as the Kumbh Mehla and Hajj. The 2024 Hajj has recently attracted media attention due to significant HRIs among pilgrims attributed to excessive heat and significant number of unregistered pilgrims.