Air pollution impact: 50% spike in breathing disorders in Bhopal

Hospitalizations for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) have spiked by 50% in Bhopal, India, compared to 2022. Doctors attribute the surge to worsening air pollution, particularly impacting newborns and the elderly. The situation is expected to worsen in the coming weeks as Bhopal enters its peak pollution season.