Shopian, Oct 1: Sporadic cases of jaundice have been reported from several villages of south Kashmir’s Shopian district. However, senior health officials on Tuesday said there was no cause for panic and that the situation was being closely monitored.

An official said the disease was detected mainly among children in Batapora, Keller block and adjoining areas of the district. He attributed the outbreak to poor water quality, which deteriorated after incessant rains and floods last month that damaged pipelines and muddied natural water sources.

“We had already advised people to consume boiled water following the recent rains and floods,” said Dr Arshad Hussain Tak, Chief Medical Officer, Shopian. “The health department is regularly testing water samples from affected areas. We have also is

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