The death toll from extreme heat among Muslim pilgrims to Mecca in Saudi Arabia continues to rise - with many hundreds dead and dozens more missing.

The ABC has been told at least one Australian has died in the heat - funeral prayers have been read for the man, though he hasn't been identified.

Guest: Yayha Adel Ibrahim is a Muslim Chaplain at Curtin University and the University of Western AustraliaStatement from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson:The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian who died in Saudi Arabia. We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time. Owing to our privacy obligations we are unable to provide further comment.