Monsoon Spurs Surge in Dengue, Malaria, ILI and SARI Cases in Udupi
By ETF Desk
The monsoon season has seen a marked uptick in disease cases across Udupi district, with health authorities reporting an increase in dengue, malaria, influenza‑like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI).
District health officials cite heavy rainfall since last week as the key factor. The wet conditions create stagnant water bodies, providing ideal breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes that transmit dengue and malaria. Public health monitors have also flagged a rise in ILI and SARI cases, which are commonly linked to respiratory pathogens that thrive in humid conditions.
The surge places additional pressure on local hospitals, with wards increasingly occupied. Overcrowding may reduce capacity for routine treatments. The district administration has urged citizens to eliminate stagnant water and use mosquito repellents, while health workers have intensified vector‑control measures and community outreach. Public‑health surveillance is being heightened to curb further spread.
Source: Google News – Udupi.