Hundreds of pilgrims have died during the annual Hajj in Mecca due to extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 51.8 degrees Celsius (125.2 Fahrenheit). At least 550 fatalities have been reported, including 323 Egyptians and 35 Tunisians. The tragedy highlights the growing impact of climate change on the pilgrimage, prompting urgent calls for improved safety measures to protect future pilgrims from rising global temperatures.
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