A minimum of 14 individuals from Jordan have actually passed away in severe heat throughout the Muslim Hajj trip in Saudi Arabia, authorities stated on Sunday.
An additional 17 individuals are missing out on, the Jordanian foreign ministry stated on Sunday, according to the state company Petra.
The ministry had actually at first validated the deaths of 6 Jordanian pilgrims who had actually suffered heatstroke.
A search is under method for the 17 missing out on individuals. Work was likewise underway to move the bodies to Jordan and bury them.
The trip started in Capital on Friday night in blistering heat.
In view of the severe temperature levels of more than 40 degrees Celsius, the authorities gotten in touch with the faithful to bring parasols. They were likewise recommended not to remain outdoors throughout the especially hot midday duration and to consume lots of water.
In 2015, around 2 million pilgrims participated in the trip in Saudi Arabia, which is among the 5 standard responsibilities of Islam.
Buses and trains are utilized to assist carry the lots of worshippers to the holy websites, however the big crowds and extreme heat still present a difficulty for pilgrims and police officers.
In current years, there have actually likewise been a number of significant disasters with numerous deaths due to crowding.
