Even with a lower proportion of severe cases, the very fact that Omicron could affect a much larger percentage of the population means that it could result in an equal number of overall severe cases and put pressure on the country's medical system.
The Omicron variant of the Coronavirus is spreading faster than the Delta variant did. It is also managing to evade vaccine-induced immunity. However, early evidence suggests that it causes much milder symptoms. A large number of cases detected in India have been asymptomatic and even those with symptoms haven't needed any significant medical intervention. However, even with a lower proportion of severe cases, the very fact that Omicron could affect a much larger percentage of the population, means that it could result in an equal number of overall severe cases and put pressure on the country's medical system.