Chennai: Chief Minister Stalin announced on Monday compensation The families of the five deceased persons received Rs 5 lakh each heat-related diseases Watching a indian air force (International Air Force) air show in Chennai on Sunday.
In a statement, Starling expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and said that the Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund will provide Rs 5 lakh to each of the families of the five deceased.
Stalin said: “During the (air show) event, five people died due to the scorching sun and various medical reasons. This will be an irreparable loss to the families.”
Talking about the facilities arranged for the event, Starling said all possible cooperation and facilities are being provided by the national government as per the requirements of the International Association of Athletics Federations.
“The TN Police, Fire Department, Greater Chennai Corporation and the Health Department were brought together and elaborate facilities were built to ensure that people witnessed a grand event. But despite this, the event was attended by a large number of people. People just Discomfort will be felt upon return and will be taken more seriously in the future when organizing large events like this.
More than 1.7 million people gathered at Marina Beach to watch the mega show in Chennai after 21 years.
More than 250 people fainted, 90 of whom were taken to hospital. Lack of proper drinking water facilities and lack of proper medical arrangements are cited as the main reasons for deaths and large number of hospital admissions.
