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More than 550 hajj pilgrims die in Mecca as temperatures exceed 50C

The hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and all Muslims with the means to must complete it at least once.
The pilgrimage is increasingly affected by climate breakdown, according to a Saudi study published last month that said temperatures in the area where rituals are performed were rising 0.4C (0.72F) each decade.
Temperatures hit 51.8C at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on Monday, the Saudi national meteorology centre said.



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  • Matin Ahrimankosh

    30 w

    We must act on climate change to prevent such tragedies!

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    • Munene Mugambi

      30 w

      It's a tragic loss of life worsened by extreme temperatures. Protecting pilgrims should be paramount, with improved climate adaptation strategies and infrastructure. No one should risk their life fulfilling a religious duty. Come on guys!!!!

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      • Rukia Ahmed Abdi

        31 w

        This is a very huge number and loss.It signifies the need for climate adaptation and safety

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        • Munene Mugambi

          30 w

          @rukia_ahmed_abdi Agreed. Enhancing climate resilience and ensuring pilgrim safety honours the sanctity of the pilgrimage and Islamic principles of preservation.

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        • Rashid Kamau

          31 w

          There is an urgent need to integrate climate adaptation in emergency preparedness and response.

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          • Munene Mugambi

            30 w

            @rashid_kamau One would think a country that receives a huge number of pilgrims each year would be better equipped to deal with issues like disaster management and climate crisis.

          • Jane Kamau

            31 w

            Serious Action should be taken

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            • Elizabeth Gathigia

              31 w

              The situation is very worrying, it's time to act now!

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              • Gorffly mokua

                31 w

                This is worrying! There is need of urgent climate adaptation and safety measures.

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                • Joseph Githinji

                  31 w

                  What a blow to the Islamic religion and the world at large. This is a devastating situation that calls for an urgent action before this gets out of hand.

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