COMPAMIR
High-Purity Fact Pipeline
High-Purity Fact Pipeline
World Weather Attribution (WWA), Pilgrims
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
June 2, 2026
Verified: June 2, 2026
"Scientific analysis warns that climate change is shrinking the 'safe window' for the Hajj pilgrimage. Average May temperatures in Mecca have risen by approximately 3.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels. Over 1,300 pilgrims died during the 2024 Hajj, which coincided with extreme heatwaves. Projections suggest that if global temperatures rise by 3°C, 97% of future Hajj pilgrimages will face dangerous heat."
Author: Jeff Goodell
This book provides a visceral and comprehensive look at how extreme heat is fundamentally altering human life, infrastructure, and religious practices, making it essential for understanding the existential threat posed to mass gatherings like the Hajj.
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