Eyewitnesses reported extreme overcrowding, lack of basic amenities, and inadequate crowd management, raising serious questions about the planning and execution of the event.

The massive crowd that showed up on Sunday to witness the IAF’s air show at the Marina Beach, was largely left stranded amid dangerous congestion and noon-time heat once the spectacle concluded. Five people who attended the air show at Marina Beach died from suspected dehydration.

Heatstroke claimed the lives of 5 people in Chennai's Marina Beach as lakhs of people arrived to see an IAF airshow

The Lighthouse metro station nearby and Chennai MRTS railway station at Velachery, which serves as the closest junction connecting Chintadripet near the Marina, were swarmed by several hundreds of people and many found it difficult to even get a foothold to stand on the platform.

CHENNAI: Four people who attended the air show at Marina Beach died from suspected dehydration. The deceased have been identified as D. John (56) of Korukkupet,

At least five persons died and several others were hospitalised after an Indian Air Force air show at Chennai’s Marina Beach on Sunday, The Hindu reported. More than 15 lakh persons attended the show. Many attendees experienced dehydration and several fainted as temperatures reached 36 degree Celsius. The show was held between 11:30 am to 1 pm.

Tamil Nadu's capital, Chennai is all set to host airshow today on the occasion of 92nd Air Force Day at Marina Beach. The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be conducting an airshow on Sunday ahead of the Air Force Day on October 8.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) air show at Chennai's Marina Beach on October 6, 2024, attracted around 15 lakh spectators. However, the scorching heat led to five deaths and many hospitalizations. Despite the dazzling aerobatic displays,

Indian Air Force wows 1.5 million spectators with dazzling airshow at Marina Beach, showcasing prowess and might.