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An Australian is among hundreds of people who died during the Hajj pilgrimage as intense heat enveloped Islam’s holy sites. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it was providing consular assistance to the pilgrim’s family but was unable to provide further details due to privacy obligations. “We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time,” a spokesperson said.
Many faithful also save for their entire lives to do the pilgrimage, which means they are elderly or have pre-existing health conditions. Trees have been planted to provide extra shade and streams of water flow along the pathways, Ibrahim said. “But when temperatures reach beyond 50C and people are — at times — not willing to pay heed or think they’re not as overwhelmed ... sadly is a byproduct,” he said. But as the climate changes, the risks of Hajj are expected to grow.
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