Browsing: heat exhaustion

Following the deaths of at least 1,300 people at this year’s hajj, the health of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia has become a critical issue. Witnesses and experts say a combination of scorching temperatures and difficulties with crowd control made the sacred event disorienting and dangerous. These pilgrims lack access to essential facilities like air-conditioned buses and tents. Consequently, they must endure long walks under the scorching sun without adequate protection. This situation highlights significant health risks associated with unregistered Hajj participation.

Temperatures continue to soar in Southeast Asia, as metropolitan cities like Bangkok, Manila and Singapore reach record temperature highs. The heatwave sweeping Southeast Asia is resulting in serious cases of heat injuries, and in this article, we speak with locals and medical professionals on how to cope.