Millions of Muslims congregating for the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, are facing escalating heat-related health risks, according to a recent scientific analysis.
The “safe window” for holding the Hajj is reportedly shrinking, primarily driven by human-induced climate change. This intensification of heat poses a significant threat of heat exhaustion and heat stroke to the vast number of pilgrims attending the event.
The World Weather Attribution (WWA), an initiative dedicated to analyzing weather events, released the report. The organization’s work focuses on assessing the link between extreme weather phenomena and the impacts of a changing climate.
Source: Mongabay