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Chandigarh Sees 5-Year Low in Dengue Cases
20 Oct
Summary
- Chandigarh reported 24 dengue cases this year, a five-year low.
- Dengue cases significantly dropped from 1,596 in 2021 to 66 in 2025.
- Free dengue testing is available at PGIMER, GMCH-32, and GMSH-16.
Chandigarh has recorded a notable decrease in dengue cases this year, with only 24 cases reported so far, marking a five-year low. This figure represents a significant reduction from previous years, a trend highlighted by data from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control. For context, the Union Territory saw 1,596 cases in 2021, which decreased to 910 in 2022, and further dropped to 454 in 2023. By 2025, cases had fallen to 66.
Dengue, a viral illness transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, typically peaks during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons due to breeding in stagnant water. Health officials emphasize that factors like weather, cleanliness drives, and public awareness about water accumulation influence case numbers. Major outbreaks often occur cyclically every few years. The public can access free dengue testing services at PGIMER, GMCH-32, and GMSH-16.
