2024 Hajj extreme heat disaster
| Date | 14–19 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
| Cause | Extreme heat |
| Participants | 1.8 million |
| Outcome | Fatalities among pilgrims from multiple countries |
| Deaths | At least 1,301 |
| Non-fatal injuries | At least 2,764 (on 16 June alone) |
| Hottest temperature reported in Mecca: 51.8 °C (125.2 °F) | |
Between 14 and 19 June 2024, at least 1,301 people on the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca died due to extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 50 °C (122 °F). Extreme heat caused heat stroke and dehydration, leading to the deaths. The hottest recorded temperature reported in the Grand Mosque of Mecca was 51.8 °C (125.2 °F). At least 2,764 cases of heat-related illness, like heat stroke, were reported on 16 June alone.