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.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected an 80% chance of an El Niño event developing between June and August, with the probability rising to over 90% that it could continue until at least November.
