550 Lives Lost: The 2024 Hajj Pilgrimage's Deadly Heat Wave

Mecca, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
At least 550 people, including 323 Egyptians and six Jordanians, have died during the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage.
Extreme temperatures reached up to 51.8 degrees Celsius (125.2 Fahrenheit) in the shade at the Grand Mosque.
Over 2,700 pilgrims were treated for heat-related illnesses.
The hajj is an essential part of Islam and involves millions of Muslims traveling to Mecca to perform specific rituals.
Two studies warn that climate change could exacerbate risks for pilgrims during hajj.
550 Lives Lost: The 2024 Hajj Pilgrimage's Deadly Heat Wave

During the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage, hundreds of pilgrims lost their lives due to various reasons, primarily heat-related illnesses. According to reports from multiple sources, including two Arab diplomats and various foreign ministries, at least 550 people have died during the event. Among them were 323 Egyptians and six Jordanians. The Egyptian deaths were mostly attributed to heat-related causes.

The extreme temperatures in Mecca reached as high as 51.8 degrees Celsius (125.2 Fahrenheit) in the shade at the Grand Mosque, posing a significant danger to pilgrims performing their religious duties.

A study published in Geophysical Research Letters warned that rising global temperatures may outpace strategies to cope with the heat during hajj. Another study by the Journal of Travel and Medicine suggested that climate change could exacerbate the risks for pilgrims in arid Saudi Arabia.

The Jordanian foreign ministry reported 41 burial permits issued for Jordanian pilgrims, while Iran's IRINN news outlet reported 11 Iranians had died and 24 were hospitalized during the hajj. Three Senegalese citizens also lost their lives during the pilgrimage.

The Saudi health ministry treated over 2,700 pilgrims for heat-related illnesses. Despite these challenges, many pilgrims continued to perform their religious duties with determination and resilience.

The hajj is an essential part of Islam and involves millions of Muslims traveling to Mecca to perform specific rituals as instructed by the Prophet Muhammad over 14 centuries ago. The event ended on Wednesday, marking the completion of a once-in-a-lifetime duty for able-bodied Muslims who can afford it.


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Doubts
  • It's unclear if all reported deaths were directly caused by heat-related illnesses.
  • The exact number of deaths may vary depending on the source.

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More than 300 Egyptians die from heat during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, diplomats say

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Tuesday, 18 June 2024 22:20
  • Unique Points
    • At least 323 Egyptian pilgrims died during the Hajj pilgrimage in western Saudi Arabia, most of them due to heat-related illnesses.
    • 60 Jordanians also died.
  • Accuracy
    • , At least 550 people have died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca due to various reasons including heat-related illness.
    • The total reported deaths so far is 577 from various countries.
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More than 550 hajj pilgrims die in Mecca as temperatures exceed 50C

theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Tuesday, 18 June 2024 20:51
  • Unique Points
    • At least 550 pilgrims have died during the hajj
    • 323 of the deceased were Egyptians, most due to heat-related illnesses
    • Total number of dead at Al-Muaisem morgue is 550
    • Saudi officials cleared hundreds of thousands of unregistered pilgrims from Mecca before hajj
    • Other countries reporting deaths during hajj include Indonesia, Iran and Senegal
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93%

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Hajj pilgrims die of heatstroke as Mecca temperatures hit 120 degrees

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Niha Masih Monday, 17 June 2024 08:12
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    • At least 14 Jordanian pilgrims have died of heatstroke during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
    • Temperatures in Mecca reached 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) on Sunday.
  • Accuracy
    • , At least 323 Egyptian pilgrims died during the Hajj pilgrimage in western Saudi Arabia, most of them due to heat-related illnesses.
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority and inflammatory rhetoric. It also uses a dichotomous depiction.
    • . . . increasing heat and humidity due to climate change in parts of Saudi Arabia where the Hajj takes place could make the pilgrimage dangerous for some, a study published in 2019 said.
    • In 2050, Mecca will have 182 days with highly dangerous heat above 89.6 degrees in the sun and 54 days with such heat in the shade, according to a global analysis by The Washington Post.
    • Dozens of heat-related deaths have been reported this summer in India, where temperatures have surged to 120 degrees and nights remain over 90 in parts of the country.
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92%

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14 Jordanians Die in Intense Heat During Hajj Pilgrimage

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Emma Bubola Sunday, 16 June 2024 16:32
  • Unique Points
    • Fourteen Jordanian pilgrims died during the hajj due to exposure to extreme sun and heat.
    • Approximately 1.8 million pilgrims were expected to take part in the hajj this year.
  • Accuracy
    • At least 323 Egyptian pilgrims died during the Hajj pilgrimage in western Saudi Arabia, most of them due to heat-related illnesses.
    • , At least 60 Jordanians also died.
    • The total reported deaths so far is 577 from various countries.
  • Deception (100%)
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83%

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Hundreds die of extreme heat on Muslim pilgrimage, reports say

Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Pesha Magid Tuesday, 18 June 2024 22:24
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    • At least 550 people have died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca due to various reasons including heat-related illness.
    • ,
  • Accuracy
    • , At least 323 Egyptian pilgrims died during the Hajj pilgrimage in western Saudi Arabia, most of them due to heat-related illnesses.
    • Temperatures at the Grand Mosque in Mecca rose as high as 51.8 degrees Celsius (125.2 Fahrenheit) in the shade.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article reports on the number of deaths during the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca due to extreme heat. While it does not make any editorializing or pontification statements, it does engage in selective reporting by only reporting details that support the author's position. The article states that 'At least 550 people have died on haj, diplomats told French outlet Agence France Presse (AFP) on Tuesday.' However, it is important to note that these numbers were not independently verified by Reuters. Additionally, the article reports on specific deaths from various countries but does not provide any context or comparison to the total number of pilgrims or previous years' death tolls. This selective reporting creates an exaggerated impression of the number of deaths and their significance.
    • Three hundred and twenty-three of the dead were Egyptians, most of whom perished due to heat-related illness, AFP reported.
    • At least 550 people have died on haj, diplomats told French outlet Agence France Presse (AFP) on Tuesday.
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  • Bias (95%)
    The authors use the phrase 'hundreds of visitors have died' and 'at least 550 people have died' multiple times throughout the article without specifying if all or most of these deaths were due to heat-related illness. They also quote diplomats and foreign ministries as their sources for these numbers, but do not provide any evidence that these sources directly attributed all or most of the deaths to heat. The authors also use language like 'extreme danger' and 'scorching heat' to depict the situation as more extreme than it may be. They also quote a study from 2019 that suggests pilgrims will face 'extreme danger' due to rising temperatures, but do not provide any context or perspective on what constitutes 'extreme danger'.
    • At least 550 people have died on haj, diplomats told French outlet Agence France Presse (AFP) on Tuesday.
      • Hundreds of visitors have died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca amid scorching heat, according to press reports and foreign ministries.
        • One hundred and forty-four Indonesian citizens died during the pilgrimage, Indonesian health ministry data showed on Tuesday.
          • Thirty-five Tunisian citizens have died during the haj, Tunisian news agency Tunis Afrique Presse said on Tuesday.
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