Patiala, Oct. 28 -- With 2,625 cases so far, Punjab is witnessing a rise in dengue cases. Health officials have warned that the prevalence could extend well into mid-December due to the favourable breeding conditions. Patiala has emerged as the worst-affected district with 469 cases, followed by Ludhiana with 268, according to data from the health department. The state is also experiencing a chikungunya outbreak with 307 such cases surpassing last year's 224.

Though this year's dengue count is slightly lower than last year's 2,634 recorded until October 26, the situation remains concerning. The dengue cases in the state last year were 6,260. "Conditions are very conducive for dengue breeding. Therefore further rise is expected in the com...