Islamabad (Web Desk/Agencies): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a warning on Thursday, with a forecast of potential dengue outbreak in month of October, as ideal conditions for the disease have emerged.
The department said that dengue may see a significant rise in October, particularly in 10 major cities across Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Hyderabad, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Larkana, and Multan.
The other regions affected by post-monsoon rainfall are also at risk.
Over the past decade, dengue fever has severely impacted the health of population, particularly during the post-monsoon season.
The period from September 20 to December 5 has become increasingly dangerous for dengue spread, with environmental factors playing a significant role.
