The number of dengue patients has started increasing in the district.Medical Superintendent at the District Hospital, Dr Madhukar Dahal, said dengue was confirmed on 11 patients who visited the hospital on Tuesday alone.

Dengue patients have started increasing at a time when the number of people suffering from cold, cough and fever has also climbed in the hospital. Out of the patients, who visited the hospital in the month of Shrawan and till date in Bhadra, dengue was confirmed on 114 people. A total of 11 dengue patients have been receiving treatment. A dengue patient lost his life in the District Hospital in course of treatment.