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The death of more than 600 pilgrims during Hajj in Saudi Arabia is shocking. After the news of the death of such a large number of pilgrims, the families of the pilgrims who went for Hajj from India have become worried. This year 1,75,000 pilgrims from India went for Hajj. On Wednesday, a diplomat associated with the tour said that 68 Indians are also among the dead.
These deaths have occurred in the last one week and 6 Indians died on the last day of Haj. According to the diplomat, many deaths were due to natural causes and old age, while some deaths were due to extreme heat. No official statement has been issued by the Indian government yet regarding the death of Indian citizens.
The death toll of Hajj pilgrims is increasing
According to available figures, 577 Hajj pilgrims have died due to extreme heat, but according to a report on Thursday, this number has increased to 645. Last year, more than 200 people died during Hajj. Most of the Hajj pilgrims who died are citizens of Egypt.
How many passengers from which country died?
Of the more than 600 pilgrims who died during Hajj, 323 were from Egypt, 35 from Tunisia, 44 from Indonesia, 41 from Jordan, 68 from India and 11 from Iran. According to reports, the bodies of the deceased Hajj pilgrims will not be sent back to the country, they will be buried in Saudi Arabia.
Effect of global warming found in Saudi!
The effect of climate change is being seen all over the world. Gulf countries are suffering more, countries like Oman, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates are experiencing heatwaves as well as heavy rains. The temperature in Saudi Arabia usually remains between 45 degrees but this year the temperature has crossed 50 degrees. Apart from this, according to the information received, this year the temperature in the Grand Mosque of Mecca has reached 51 degrees which is becoming a reason.