570 medical emergencies were reported during india-Pakistan Match day in Ahmedabad. mostly owing to dehydration, fainting, and severe headaches.
Emergency response
Tasked with managing the medical situation, EMRI-108 had 12 ambulances and a 55-member team on standby at the stadium. They swiftly addressed the cases, admitting 20 individuals to nearby hospitals for advanced treatment.
Weather woes
Ahmedabad’s sweltering temperature peaked at 35.4° C, topping the charts across the state, as per the India Meteorological Department. The scorching heat, paired with inadequate water and food intake among spectators, increased the health emergencies.
Emergency figures
Total emergencies: 570
Major symptoms: Dehydration, fainting, severe headaches
Hospital admissions: 20
EMRI-108 fast facts
Ambulances deployed: 12
Personnel on site: 55
Emergencies by 5 pm: 300