Synopsis: The deadly stampede on 27 September, at a TVK rally in Karur killed 41 people, was exacerbated by extreme heat and poor crowd management. Poovulagin Nanbargal’s study revealed that temperatures exceeding 38°C, overcrowding, and inadequate shade created a lethal “heat trap.” The report urges banning daytime open-air events and implementing heat disaster protocols to prevent future tragedies.

It was supposed to be another electrifying day of political enthusiasm in Tamil Nadu. On 27 September, thousands gathered under the blazing sun in Namakkal and later in Karur to see their beloved actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay — Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party chief.

However, by evening, the celebration turned into the saddest day of their lives.

A deadly stampede ensued in

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