India, July 1 -- Waterborne illnesses, particularly stomach infections, tend to spike during the monsoon season, posing a significant risk to children and the elderly. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, doctors explained how several factors contribute to this increase. They also shared prevention measures to take. Also read | Diarrhoea to cholera: Monsoon diseases to stay safe from

Dr Aniket Mule, consultant internal medicine, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, said, "During this monsoon, waterborne disease-linked stomach infections have witnessed a steep 40 percent increase. One of the prevalent reasons is the contamination of drinking water by sewage during heavy rains, facilitating the spread of bacteria and viruses. Children and elderly people a...