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Delhi Faces Rising Vector-Borne Diseases
25 Aug
Summary
- Delhi has recorded 272 dengue, 95 malaria, and 21 chikungunya cases this year.
- Civic teams found mosquito breeding in over 1 lakh spots across Delhi.
- Health officials urge residents to prevent stagnant water accumulation.
As of August 22, Delhi has recorded a total of 272 dengue, 95 malaria, and 21 chikungunya cases without any reported fatalities from these diseases. During the week ending August 22, the city saw 26 new dengue cases, primarily within Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) areas. This same week also registered 15 new malaria cases and two new chikungunya cases.
Civic officials have escalated inspections across MCD's 12 zones in anticipation of the post-monsoon period, which typically brings an increase in mosquito-borne illnesses. Data indicates that mosquito breeding has been found at over 100,000 locations by civic teams. In response, the MCD has issued numerous legal notices and initiated prosecutions for conditions favorable to mosquito breeding.
Preventative measures include widespread anti-larval spraying in homes. Officials continue to emphasize the importance of household-level precautions, especially preventing the accumulation of stagnant water, to help control the spread of these diseases as Delhi enters its high-risk season for vector-borne infections.
