Government hospitals and Basthi Dawakhanas in Hyderabad are witnessing a surge in viral fevers, influenza-like illnesses and suspected dengue cases following persistent wet weather. Health experts have urged people to seek timely treatment, even as many dengue-like cases are testing negative.
Two COVID-19 deaths and new cases in Andhra Pradesh have triggered alerts in neighbouring states. Odisha has tightened border surveillance, while Telangana is yet to issue a formal advisory despite rising respiratory infections.