1918 flu pandemic in India

The 1918 flu pandemic, also known as the Spanish flu, had a devastating impact on India, exacerbating the already critical public health challenges posed by World War I and widespread social upheaval. Occurring between 1918 and 1919, the pandemic infected approximately one-third of the global population, with India being one of the hardest-hit countries. Estimates suggest that the pandemic led to the deaths of 12 to 17 million Indians, representing a mortality rate that was particularly high among young adults. The spread of the virus was facilitated by crowded living conditions, transportation disruptions, and lack of medical infrastructure. The pandemic significantly altered public health policies and heightened awareness of infectious diseases in the nation.