Africa: Haj Pilgrims Face Growing Heat Stroke Risks With Global Warming

Climate Analytics study found that devout Muslims in Saudi Arabia risk heat stroke not just from rising temperatures - already 36 to 43C - but also from more humidity, which prevents sweat evaporating

As thousands of devout Muslims flock to Islam's holiest sites in Saudi Arabia for the annual haj pilgrimage this week, scientists warn the sacred rite is under threat due to deadly rising heat.

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