How El Niño Impacts Public Health in India
How El Niño Impacts Public Health in India
Global · Published Oct 26, 2026
• El Niño, combined with climate change, intensifies extreme weather events in India, affecting public health.
• Learn how heatwaves, fluctuating rainfall, and pollution contribute to health risks and what precautions can be taken.

Health Risks Linked to Extreme Weather

In India, El Niño's impact is evident in prolonged heatwaves, delayed monsoons, and erratic rainfall. These conditions can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, kidney complications, and vector-borne diseases like dengue. Heavy rainfall and flooding further increase the risk of diarrhoeal infections, posing significant challenges to public health systems.

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