Northeast faces new vector threat as diseases spread to new areas: Health panel

In Northeast India, urbanization and climate change are driving a rise in vector-borne illnesses. There has been a significant uptick in dengue infections, and chikungunya is also on the rise. While malaria’s prevalence is lessening at a national level, Japanese encephalitis continues to pose risks. The recommendation is for implementing innovative surveillance methods and targeted…

Tropical depression Edouard brings floods to Texas; knocks out power for thousands

Tropical Storm Edouard has diminished into a depression after unleashing intense rainfall and fierce winds across Texas. The storm resulted in widespread power outages and flooding on highways as it progressed into southeastern Texas. Concurrently, several tropical systems, including Hurricane Lowell, are forming in the Pacific. Edouard’s trajectory indicates potential for alarming rainfall levels, raising…