India’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, issues a health advisory to the Indian contingent as conditions around the 2026 Commonwealth Games turn colder and wetter. The advisory is prompted by concerns about respiratory illnesses, including influenza-like illness, during the Games period. The medical chief’s guidance emphasizes taking precautions as weather changes, including staying alert to symptoms and following preventive measures recommended for communal sporting events where athletes and support staff are in close contact. The reports describe the message as a “strict” directive, reflecting heightened attention to illness prevention during the Games. While the available details focus on the advisory and the prevailing weather conditions, they do not provide specific information about confirmed cases among the Indian team. The overall picture is of proactive public-health guidance aimed at reducing the risk of flu and related illnesses as the event approaches.