COLOMBO (News 1st) – Health Authorities say that with the current weather conditions a significant rise in the viral flu could be expected. 

Pediatrics specialist Dr. Deepal Perera, says that that under the existing conditions, conditions such as diarrhea and fever can occur. He added that dysentery; which refers to gastrointestinal diseases may also be prevelant in this regard. 

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