Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

The study on melioidosis outbreaks highlights how environmental factors like temperature, rainfall, and solar radiation in Odisha contribute to the peak occurrence of the infection during and after the monsoon season. The state's agricultural areas and extreme weather conditions increase human exposure to melioidosis-causing bacteria, with districts such as Cuttack and Khordha showing a higher rate of infection. This emphasizes the impact of climate and geography on disease transmission in the region.