TIRUPUR: At least 15 people fainted due to heat exhaustion during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s campaign visit in Tirupur district on Tuesday, as large crowds gathered under intense heat at Perumanallur Naal Road junction, according to a Daily Thanthi report.

The incident occurred when Vijay was on his way from Tirupur to the venue. After addressing the gathering at Perumanallur, he will continue his campaign with a roadshow in Coimbatore towards Avinashi New Bus Stand.

Crowd struggle in peak heat

The event, scheduled for 4 pm, saw supporters assembling hours in advance. Police and medical teams said the high temperature and overcrowding led to several people losing consciousness. Among them were nine women, who were given immediate medical attention at the venue.

Officials said many people had travelled from nearby areas, including Coimbatore, to attend the event. Women had gathered with children and toddlers despite warnings, to catch a glimpse of Vijay, and were seen waiting in the open under the harsh sun, facing difficulty due to the weather.