El Niño is more than a weather event: How it could affect your health
Published on: June 13, 2026, 2:55 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Climate conversations focus on melting glaciers, rising temperatures, and changing rainfall patterns. Yet one of the most immediate impacts of climate events is felt much closer to home: inside the human body.El Niño, a natural climate pattern linked to warmer ocean temperatures in the Pacific, has a ripple effect across the world. In India, it is commonly associated with higher temperatures, prolonged heat, and irregular rainfall. While weather forecasts often highlight these environmental changes, the health consequences receive far less attention.The reality is that climate and health are deeply connected. When temperatures soar and rainfall patterns become unpredictable, the risk of heat-related illnesses, infectious diseases, and complications from existing medical conditions rises significantly. Understanding these risks is not about creating fear. It is about helping people prepare and protect themselves.
