India, Sept. 9 -- The outpatient departments (OPDs) and emergency ward units at Sector 10A Civil Hospital are witnessing a surge in patients suffering from diarrhea-induced fever, said officials at Health Department. Doctors are advising patients with a prolonged spell of such symptoms to get tested for Malaria and Dengue to rule out the possibility of any serious vector-borne diseases.

The frontline medical staff said that nearly 90% of emergency cases involve high fever or gastrointestinal issues. Health Department officials attributed the spike in infections to heavy monsoon rains and subsequent waterlogging.

"Due to seasonal changes and poor drainage, we are seeing an uptick in vector-borne diseases," said Dr JP Rajliwal, District M...