MADINAH: The extreme hot weather with average daily temperatures exceeding 40°C in Saudi Arabia puts Malaysian Haj pilgrims at risk of suffering heatstroke, says Dr Asraf Ahmad Qamruddin.
The public health expert said the hot and dry weather can lead to an increase in body temperature and dehydration resulting in heatstroke.
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