India, Jan. 1 -- Bengaluru is reportedly seeing a noticeable rise in seasonal flu and other respiratory illnesses, with hospitals across the city reporting a growing number of patients seeking treatment for cough, fever and breathing-related complaints. Doctors said the fluctuation in temperatures, especially cooler nights following relatively warm days, has created favourable conditions for viral infections to spread.

Both government and private healthcare facilities have recorded a steady increase in outpatient visits linked to influenza-like illness, said a report by The Hindu. Government hospitals, including Victoria Hospital, have reported a significant surge in patient footfall. Doctors there noted that individuals with existing co...