Mint Explainer Mint Explainer: How the 'twin burden' of influenza and air pollution is wreaking havoc on public health Priyanka Sharma 4 min read 08 Dec 2025, 01:43 pm IST Doctors in northern Indian states, particularly in the national capital region, describe the situation as a public health “havoc”, noting that severe air pollution is exacerbating the impact of the viral surge. Summary Doctors in northern Indian states, particularly in the national capital region, note that severe air pollution is exacerbating the impact of the influenza surge. Gift this article This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you.