Patiala, Oct. 7 -- With nearly 100 dengue cases over the past week, Patiala has emerged as the worst-affected district in Punjab so far this season. The district has already recorded 250 cases this season, compared to 84 during the same period last year. Patiala is followed by Ludhiana, which has reported 154 cases so far.

According to the health authorities, the Nabha block of Patiala alone accounted for 124 cases.

The ongoing rainfall over the past 24 hours has added to the concerns of increased mosquito breeding, prompting health officials to seek community participation in anti-dengue drives.

The Patiala health department on Monday urged the residents to remain vigilant and adopt preventive measures.

Officials have advised that an...