Bhubaneswar, June 13 -- Director of Public Health, Odisha, Dr Nilakantha Mishra, said on Friday that there is a sudden rise in diarrhoea cases in the last three days, with over 200 people affected in Jajpur District in Odisha.

Mishra said steps are being taken to treat patients and stop the spread.

Health workers are visiting homes to check on people and give medicines. The source of the infection is being studied, and people have been advised to drink safe water. Officials hope the situation will be under control soon.

Speaking to ANI, Dr Nilakantha Mishra said, "Suddenly, there has been a surge of diarrhoea cases in the last 3 days... We have taken steps to prevent further occurrences and also treat the patients who have been affecte...