Makkah: Temperatures will approach 50 degrees Celsius in the coming days, and a warning is issued regarding the risks of heat stress and sunstroke.

Arab Weather - Sinan Khalaf - The latest weather forecasts received from the Arab Weather Regional Center indicate that the city of Mecca will likely be affected by scorching weather on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with temperatures approaching 50 degrees Celsius.

Dry, hot and stressful weather requires attention.

In detail, God willing, Makkah and the holy sites are expected to experience significant temperature increases in the coming days, approaching 50 degrees Celsius. This will create a generally scorching and exhausting atmosphere, with temperatures expected to gradually decline starting in the middle of next week.

Arab Weather notes the need to adhere to the following instructions to prevent sunstroke and the risks of heat stress:

• Avoid direct and prolonged exposure to sunlight, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.
• Drink sufficient amounts of water to hydrate the body and compensate for the loss of fluids resulting from sweating.
• Do not leave children inside the vehicle due to thermal storage inside the vehicle.
• Do not leave your mobile phone charger inside your vehicle as it may explode.