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Rain, Cold Winds and Pollution Raise Health Risks Across Delhi-NCR
Rain and colder weather are bringing more seasonal illnesses to Delhi-NCR, where hospitals in East Delhi are seeing more patients with coughs, colds, viral fever and breathing problems.
Children, older people and those with existing health conditions face greater risks as temperatures fall and cold, humid conditions can worsen asthma, allergies and bronchitis.
Severe air pollution is adding strain to people’s breathing, and doctors say even otherwise healthy residents may have difficulty breathing when air quality is poor.
Dengue is also a concern after rain because stagnant water can provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
Doctors advise people to keep taking prescribed medicines and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen.
Residents are also urged to wear masks, limit time outdoors when air quality is poor, and clear standing water around their homes; full-sleeved clothing and mosquito nets can help prevent bites.
Rain and cold winds are linked to rising seasonal illnesses across Delhi-NCR, while severe air pollution is adding to respiratory risks.
Hospitals in East Delhi are seeing more patients with coughs, colds, viral fever and respiratory complaints.
Doctors say children, older people and people with existing health conditions are particularly vulnerable.
Dengue remains a concern because rain can leave stagnant water where mosquitoes breed.
Doctors advise residents to continue prescribed medicines, seek medical advice if symptoms worsen and remove stagnant water around their homes.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi-NCR, particularly children, older people and people with existing health conditions.
- What
- Doctors are warning of overlapping risks from seasonal illnesses, dengue and severe air pollution.
- When
- As of November 4, 2026.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, including hospitals in East Delhi.
- Why
- Rain, cold winds and falling temperatures are linked to seasonal illnesses; severe air pollution adds respiratory strain, and stagnant water can support mosquito breeding.
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- Publication date
- November 4, 2026
- Hospitals reporting more seasonal complaints
- GTB Hospital, Swami Dayanand Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital and Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital
- Reported illnesses
- Coughs, colds, viral fever, bronchitis and asthma-related problems
- Dengue prevention
- Check and clean coolers, flower pots, water tanks and other places where water can collect
- Air pollution warning
- Severe and very severe air quality categories pose a health challenge according to Dr Randeep Guleria of Medanta, Gurugram
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