Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia Alert on temperatures up to 47 ° C

As Hajj 2025 approaches, the Saudi authorities sound the alarm: pilgrims will have to face overwhelming heat, with temperatures up to 47 ° C. The National Meteorology Center (NCM) provides for an extremely hot “very hot” on all sacred sites.

Winds from north to northwest, blowing between 25 and 35 km/h, could raise dust and reduce visibility, especially in open areas and roads. Thunderstorms are also possible in the heights of Taïf, with a risk of extension to the holy places between the 8 and 13 Dhou al-Hijja. The NCM recommends that pilgrims use umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun, wear light clothes and favor travel early in the morning or at the end of the day. The heat peaks expected in the middle of the day could considerably increase the risk of heat stroke, especially in the elderly or suffering from chronic diseases.

In a concern for prevention, the Saudi authorities have strengthened medical devices and assistance positions along the main routes of the pilgrimage. Thousands of health professionals are mobilized, and refreshment centers have been fitted out to provide water, shadow and first aid to the faithful in difficulty.

This situation highlights the growing effects of climate change on large religious rallies. The Hajj, which attracts millions of faithful every year, becomes more and more vulnerable to extreme weather phenomena. Faced with this reality, the Saudi authorities are called upon to permanently adapt infrastructure and strengthen health awareness to guarantee a safe and accessible pilgrimage to all.