Kathmandu, Sept. 24 -- A new infection of cholera, a deadly waterborne disease that first broke out in the first week of August, is starting to resurge in the local units of Parsa district including in Birgunj Metropolitan City.

Health officials serving in the district said the number of new infections has risen fourfold in the last few days.

"The number of new cases had declined to around six-seven until a few days ago," said Jayamod Thakur, an official at the Health Office, Parsa. "But the number rose to 28 yesterday [Monday]. Hospitals are reporting a surge of new cases."

Cholera is a highly infectious disease that causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting, which can lead to dehydration and death within a few hours if left untreated. The...