Health departments on high alert as monsoon season approaches; 15 deaths reported.
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have reported over 5,000 dengue cases and 15 deaths in April alone, according to state health department data. Municipal corporations have intensified fogging operations and door-to-door surveys to eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Hospitals have been directed to reserve 10% beds for dengue patients. Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, and joint pain.