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At least five people died with hundreds hospitalised because of heat exhaustion and dehydration...
At least five people died and over 200 were hospitalised during the Indian Air Force (IAF) air show in Chennai..
IAF's thrilling aerial display, which was aimed at entering the Limca Book of World Records, turned fatal for the crowds that gathered at Marina Beach to witness the event...
Meanwhile, heatstroke occurs when the bodys temperature rises to dangerous levels, usually due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures or strenuous activity in the heat...
In both dehydration and heatstroke, quick intervention with hydration, cooling, and medical attention can prevent severe damage and save lives..
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