The dengue virus is spreading rapidly across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with the provincial health department confirming 82 new cases in the last 24 hours.

According to official figures, the number of active dengue cases has climbed to 90, while the total number of people affected by mosquito bites has reached 398.

Health officials said that out of the total patients, 308 have recovered so far, while monitoring and preventive measures are being reinforced in vulnerable districts.

Authorities have urged citizens to take precautionary steps, including eliminating stagnant water and using protective measures against mosquito bites, to curb the spread of the virus.