Hajj Tragedy: Heatwave Claims Lives of 68 Indians Among 645 Pilgrims in Mecca
Mecca, Saudi Arabia – The annual Hajj pilgrimage, attended by more than 1.8 million faithful from around the world, has been marred by a tragic toll: at least 645 pilgrims have died, overwhelmed by severe heat, with temperatures surpassing 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). Among the deceased are 68 Indian nationals, officials confirmed, highlighting the global impact of this crisis. Sources indicate that the deaths occurred amid extreme temperatures that reached a peak of …