A 27-year-old man from Telangana, Mohammad Shehzad Khan, tragically succumbed to dehydration and exhaustion in Saudi Arabias infamous Rub al Khali desert, also known as the Empty Quarter. Shehzad, a resident of Karimnagar, had been employed by a telecommunications company in Saudi Arabia for the past three years. His untimely death occurred after he became stranded in one of the most inhospitable regions on the planet.Stranded in a Deadly DesertThe Rub al Khali desert, stretching over 650 kilometers across southern Saudi Arabia and neighbouring countries, is notorious for its harsh and unforgiving environment. The incident began when Shehzad, along with a Sudanese national, lost their way after their GPS signal failed. To worsen their predicament, Shehzads mobile phone battery died, leaving them with no means to call for help.A Desperate Fight for SurvivalAs their vehicle ran out of fuel, the two found themselves trapped in the deserts searing heat, with no food or water. Despite their desperate attempts to survive in the extreme temperatures, both Shehzad and his companion succumbed to severe dehydration and exhaustion.Tragic DiscoveryTheir bodies were discovered four days later, on Thursday, lying next to their stranded vehicle in the sand dunes. The tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers posed by the Rub al Khali, one of the worlds most treacherous deserts.
