Kathmandu, Aug. 1 -- Amid a surge in dengue infection across most districts, concerns are growing over the risk of another mosquito-borne disease-chikungunya.

Experts warn that the risk of a chikungunya outbreak in Nepal is high, as the country has previously recorded infections, and the mosquito that spreads dengue also transmits chikungunya.

Adding to the concern is the situation in China, the northern neighbour, which is currently witnessing a major outbreak of the chikungunya virus. Since people frequently travel between the two countries, chances of cross-border transmission are high.

China has reported over 5,000 cases of Chikungunya infection since the beginning of last month.

Foshan, a city in Guangdong province affected by th...