During this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, a total of 1,081 individuals, including 98 Indians, have tragically died, primarily due to natural causes exacerbated by a severe heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 51.8 degrees Celsius. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that all deaths were attributed to natural causes, underscoring the physically demanding nature of the pilgrimage that involves extensive walking and prayer rituals. Watch