Assam, Aug. 21 -- The Health Department has confirmed a cholera outbreak in Dibrugarh district, identifying two confirmed cases and several suspected cases. Dr Trishna Borah, Joint Director of Health Services in Dibrugarh, during a press briefing on Wednesday, said that the outbreak has been traced to the Pucca Line of Dinjoy Tea Estate in Chabua and Gazal Basti near Duliajan.

"There are two confirmed cholera cases based on tests from patient samples. As a result, we are treating all individuals presenting symptoms as likely cholera cases, although some may actually be suffering from gastroenteritis or diarrhoea," Dr Borah said.

The outbreak has resulted in three deaths reported at Dinjoy Tea Estate and two at Gazal Basti which has been...