Delhi’s deep chill raises health alarm: AIIMS docs warn

As biting winter conditions continue to grip Delhi and large parts of north India, doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, have raised concern over the growing health risks posed by prolonged exposure to low temperatures.

- ANAMTA FATIMA

Medical experts warn that while winter is often seen as a relief from extreme heat, it can silently aggravate existing illnesses and trigger fresh medical complications, particularly related to the heart and lungs.