Maharashtra saw a 200 per cent rise in H3N2 cases, as per the state public health department report. From January 1 this year to 15 March, there were 58 cases of influenza, however, on Thursday the total figure went up to 119.

The H3N2 virus is a subtype of Influenza A and it is the reason behind people`s illnesses. It is not a notifiable disease but a rise in numbers and deaths have led the state health department to take note of the current situation.