{"id":1785,"date":"2025-06-02T07:44:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T07:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radionigerianortheast.gov.ng\/?p=1785"},"modified":"2025-06-02T12:41:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T12:41:17","slug":"hajj-2025-pilgrims-urged-to-take-precautions-as-hajj-temperatures-may-hit-47c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radionigerianortheast.gov.ng\/?p=1785","title":{"rendered":"Hajj 2025: Pilgrims Urged to Take Precautions as Hajj Temperatures May Hit 47\u00b0C"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Mubarak Mahmood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saudi Arabian government has urged Hajj pilgrims to take extra precautions as temperatures during this year\u2019s pilgrimage are expected to soar between 40 and 47 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The National Centre of Meteorology Saudi Arabia stated this in an issued statement saying the weather forecast includes intense heat, reduced visibility and a chance of thunderstorms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It says that the humidity levels could range from 15 to 60 percent, adding to the challenges faced by millions of pilgrims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Saudi authorities have installed air conditioning units, 244 mist fans and over 3,100 ventilation fans across the holy sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This comes after a tragic season last year, when more than 1,300 pilgrims died during the Hajj, many due to extreme heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pilgrims are being advised to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure and follow safety instructions from officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Mubarak Mahmood Saudi Arabian government has urged Hajj pilgrims to take extra precautions as temperatures during this year\u2019s pilgrimage are expected to soar between 40 and 47 degrees Celsius. 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