Over 1300 dead in 2024 Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca due to extreme heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 51C, criticizing Saudi Arabia's management. Most fatalities were unauthorised pilgrims, sparking concerns over lack of proper amenities such as air-conditioned tents and transport.
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