As more than 1.5 million pilgrims from all around the world gather in Makkah for the upcoming annual pilgrimage amid rising temperatures, successful organization of a hassle-free Hajj extends far beyond logistics and traffic control.

Saudi Arabia's National Center for Meteorology forecasts hot to extremely hot weather on roads leading to Makkah and the holy sites during Hajj preparations.

As more than 1.5 million pilgrims from all around the world gather in Makkah for the upcoming annual pilgrimage amid rising temperatures, successful organization of a hassle-free…