As India continues to experience prolonged heat due to the return of El Niño, health experts are warning that the effects of soaring temperatures extend far beyond dehydration and heatstroke. Rising temperatures can also have a significant impact on respiratory health, particularly for individuals with asthma, chronic lung diseases and allergies.
New analysis warns that 97 of 104 World Cup matches could be affected by performance-impairing temperatures, prompting experts to urge FIFA to strengthen heat-safety measures.
