Hyderabad Hospitals Report Rise in Seasonal Fevers as Temperatures Drop

On June 29, 2026, government and private hospitals across Hyderabad, including Gandhi Hospital, Osmania General Hospital, NIMS, and Fever Hospital, reported a steady rise in patient walk-ins for seasonal ailments. The sudden increase in viral fevers, upper respiratory infections, and vector-borne diseases has been triggered by a significant drop in temperatures and rising humidity levels across Telangana.

The inclement weather conditions have led to crowded outpatient departments at these major healthcare facilities, as well as local private nursing homes and clinics. Patients are presenting with influenza-like illnesses, viral fevers, and various vector-borne and water-borne diseases.

According to senior doctors, the initial surge in seasonal ailments is directly linked to the changing weather patterns. Healthcare professionals noted that Hyderabad had experienced hot weather just a few weeks prior. The sudden drop in mercury levels, combined with extensive cloud cover and high humidity, has made it difficult for the human body to adjust quickly, thereby triggering fevers and respiratory issues.

In response to the rising case numbers, the Director of Public Health (DPH) for Telangana, Dr. B Ravinder Nayak, urged the public to take proactive precautions. Dr. Nayak warned that the current weather patterns are expected to continue bringing lower temperatures and higher humidity, which could further escalate the spread of seasonal illnesses, particularly airborne, water-borne, and vector-borne diseases.

While Dr. Nayak assured that elaborate arrangements have been made across all government hospitals to manage the influx of patients, health experts have advised families to take immediate preventive measures.

To combat mosquito-borne illnesses such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, the DPH advised residents to secure doors and windows with mosquito nets, use bed nets and repellents, and maintain domestic drains to prevent water stagnation. Additionally, the department recommended covering domestic septic tanks with mesh and observing a weekly 'Friday-Dry Day' to eliminate stagnant water.

For water-borne ailments like acute gastroenteritis, jaundice, and typhoid, health officials recommended drinking filtered or boiled water, washing hands frequently, and avoiding stale food from outside establishments.