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40+ Girl Students Collapse During Tiranga Yatra in Uttar Pradesh Amid Heatwave
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 06:48 PM
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More than 40 female students fainted during a Tiranga Yatra in Uttar Pradesh, authorities say, citing extreme heat as the cause.
During a patriotic march known as the Tiranga Yatra in Uttar Pradesh, more than 40 female students collapsed and fell ill, officials reported.
The incident occurred amid a heatwave that saw temperatures soaring above 40°C, making the march conditions harsh for participants.
Medical teams were dispatched to the site, providing first aid and transporting several students to nearby hospitals for further treatment.
The Tiranga Yatra, organized to celebrate India’s independence, has seen widespread participation across the state, but this episode highlighted the risks of extreme heat during outdoor events.
Local authorities urged participants to stay hydrated and take breaks, and the event organizers announced a review of safety protocols for future marches.
The incident occurred amid a heatwave that saw temperatures soaring above 40°C, making the march conditions harsh for participants.
Medical teams were dispatched to the site, providing first aid and transporting several students to nearby hospitals for further treatment.
The Tiranga Yatra, organized to celebrate India’s independence, has seen widespread participation across the state, but this episode highlighted the risks of extreme heat during outdoor events.
Local authorities urged participants to stay hydrated and take breaks, and the event organizers announced a review of safety protocols for future marches.