Char Dham Yatra: over 40L pilgrims, 201 health-related deaths
India
Char Dham Yatra is drawing huge crowds this year; over four million people have joined since April.
But there's a serious side: at least 201 pilgrims have died from health issues so far, with Kedarnath seeing the most fatalities.
Last year, the number was lower at 142.
Uttarakhand boosts Char Dham health facilities
With record-breaking footfall, Uttarakhand has stepped up its health care game: deploying medical teams along the route and setting up 57 health kiosks to screen for things like diabetes and high blood pressure.
There are also 47 permanent healthcare facilities that have been strengthened and upgraded, heli-ambulances for emergencies, and lots of multilingual advisories and pamphlets to help keep everyone informed and safe during the journey.