Puri, June 27 -- Some people experienced suffocation and reportedly fell unconscious due to high humidity during the Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri on Friday, prompting an immediate medical response, officials said.

According to officials, ambulances were rushed to the spot after some people complained of breathing difficulties and were reported unconscious due to the humidity.

Those affected were quickly shifted to nearby hospitals and provided with necessary medical assistance.

Speaking on the incident, Odisha Minister Mukesh Mahaling said, "Due to high humidity, one or two devotees collapsed. The rescue teams took them to the hospital immediately. There are primary health care centres in the temple area. I am also here to make sure glu...