Analysis of the 2024 Hajj heat event and future temperature extremes in Mecca

作者：George Zittis, Tommaso Alberti, Mansour Almazroui, Fatima Driouech, Davide Faranda, Diana Francis, Panos Hadjinicolaou, M. Levent Kurnaz, Georgia Lazoglou, Grigory Nikulin, Sergey Osipov, Tuğba Öztürk, Georgiy Stenchikov, Meryem Tanarhte, Rashyd Zaaboul, Jos Lelieveld · 发表于：npj natural hazards. · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1038/s44304-025-00159-3 · 被引用次数：1 · 研究领域：Travel-related health issues、Climate Change and Health Impacts、Thermal Regulation in Medicine

Abstract Extreme heat events in the Middle East have become increasingly frequent and intense due to human-driven climate change. During the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in June 2024, temperatures soared to a record-breaking 51.8 °C, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 1300 pilgrims and over 2700 non-fatal injuries. Our analysis of future projections, tailored for the region, indicates that in a warmer climate, such hazards may become a regular occurrence. Addressing these challenges through effective climate mitigation and adaptation is essential to building resilience against future extreme heat risks.