There are no Azerbaijani citizens among the pilgrims who died in Mecca
Since the beginning of the Hajj to Mecca (June 7), several hundred pilgrims have already slipped away from the heat and diseases, according to the Saudi authorities. The exact figure is unknown, according to various media, the number of deaths ranges from 550 to 900 people. Most of the deceased are citizens of Egypt and Jordan. There are no Azerbaijani citizens among the dead, the Office of Muslims of the Caucasus told Turan.
It should be noted that during the Hajj, the air temperature in Mecca exceeded 51 degrees Celsius. The total number of pilgrims from all over the world this year exceeded 2 million people.
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Complaints about a foul gas-like odor persist in the Əhmədli, Günəşli, NZS settlements, and some other areas of Baku. Residents report that the issue has been ongoing for several days.
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On January 23, the weather in Baku will be cloudy. Rain is expected in some areas in the evening and morning; southeast and gusty wind. The air temperature at night will be +6+9°C, and during the day, it will be +9+11°C. Humidity will be 70-80%. Rain will also occur across the country, with heavy rainfall in some areas. Snow is expected in the mountainous regions. Fog will appear in some places; eastward and gusty wind is expected.
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One more child, who was injured in a road accident in Imishli region on 18 January, died in Baku hospital. Despite the efforts of doctors, the life of the minor born in 2015 could not be saved.
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Opposition members detained for critical social media posts were released on the same day, with no reports of mistreatment by authorities, Musavat Party deputy chairman Mustafa Hajibeyli told Turan news agency.
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