El Niño Is Strengthening in 2026: What It Could Mean for Dengue and Heat Risk in India
Updated September 13, 2026 — Medically reviewed by Dr. Shabbir Hussain, BPT, Registered Physiotherapist | Clinical Rehabilitation Specialist Quick Answer Yes, El Niño is currently strengthening, and climate conditions can influence heat exposure and mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue. However, El Niño does not automatically mean that India will have a nationwide dengue outbreak or … Read more
