Guwahati, June 24 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: The Japanese Encephalitis (JE) situation in Assam remains a public health concern, with the state recording 10 deaths and 42 confirmed cases of the mosquito-borne disease so far this year, according to official data.

Among the affected districts, Kamrup has reported the highest number of fatalities with three deaths. Barpeta and Lakhimpur have recorded two deaths each, while Kamrup (Metro), Cachar, and Jorhat have reported one death each.

The state is also witnessing a significant burden of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), with 519 cases and 36 deaths reported this year. Health experts have warned that the monsoon season often leads to a rise in encephalitis cases, particularly in vulnera...