Large swathes of North America, Europe and China saw heatwaves and blistering temperatures that triggered public health warnings
The ban prohibits outdoor labour work between 12.30pm and 3pm
The mean temperature of the month stood at 36.8 degree celsius, 1.7 degrees above the long-term normal for August
Saudi Arabia is only allowing access to the holy sites for 60,000 nationals and residents who have been vaccinated and don’t suffer chronic diseases