Malaria spreading fast in flood-hit areas: Officials

Karachi: On September 21, officials stated that Malaria cases were rampant in Pakistan's flood-ravaged regions, with the death toll from diseases reaching 324. They also noted that the situation might get out of control if required aid did not arrive soon. The displaced families are exposed to swarms of mosquitoes and other hazards, such as snake and dog bites, they added.