Palakkad Fever Spike: Why Summer Rains Can Trigger Disease Outbreaks
Palakkad is facing a rise in communicable diseases after summer rains, and the warning should not be taken lightly. Reports say more than 500 people are visiting hospitals daily with fever-related symptoms, while dengue-like illness, jaundice, diarrhoea and chickenpox cases have also been reported. The sudden shift from intense heat to rainy conditions has created … Read more