Nainital's Dry Cold Sparks Health Crisis: No Snow, Hospitals Overflow

• Nainital experienced unusual dry cold this winter due to the absence of snowfall, typically seen in Dec-Jan.
• The lack of moisture in the air has led to a surge in illnesses like colds, coughs, throat infections, and respiratory issues.
• BD Pandey District Hospital is seeing a daily influx of patients, particularly the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing conditions.
• Dr. Abhishek Gupta notes a significant increase in asthma and COPD cases, with 60-70 patients visiting daily.
• Doctors advise wearing warm clothes, consuming warm food, and continuing medication to prevent worsening health.

Why It Matters: Nainital's lack of snow caused dry cold, leading to a significant rise in respiratory and other illnesses.