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Temperatures soared to 51.8 deg C in the holy city of Mecca in June 2024, as 1.8 million worshippers took part in the annual rites, one of the five pillars of Islam.
World

Saudi Arabia prepares for another extremely hot haj season

In this part of the world, high humidity prevents the body from optimally cooling down because sweat cannot evaporate well.
Singapore

Heat can make workers more susceptible to mental health issues

Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, can happen naturally, but are made worse by climate change.
Singapore

Singapore had about 122 more dangerous heat days in 2024