Mecca | The temperature is approaching 50 on Friday, and serious warnings of heat stress and sunstroke

Arab Weather - Sinan Khalaf - The weather forecast staff in Arab weather warned of an expected significant rise in temperatures in Makkah and the holy sites on Friday, so that a flaming and exhausting atmosphere would prevail in general.

Hot dry east winds

Hot and exhausting weather in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, and the temperature is close to 50 degrees Celsius

In the details, it is expected that the region of Makkah Al-Mukarramah and the holy sites will blow hot, dry east winds coming from desert areas, and raise temperatures to levels approaching the 47 degrees Celsius barrier, and thus a hot and exhausting atmosphere will prevail, provided that temperatures drop as of Saturday.

Arabia Weather notes the need to adhere to the following instructions to prevent heat strokes and the risk of heat stress:

• Avoid direct and prolonged exposure to sunlight, especially in the afternoon and afternoon times
• Drink enough water to hydrate the body and compensate for the lack of fluids caused by sweating
• Do not leave children inside the vehicle due to thermal storage, which