1 in 4 Families Report Dengue, Malaria; 73% Say Local Body Not Taking Any Measures: Survey - News18
1 year, 2 months ago

1 in 4 Families Report Dengue, Malaria; 73% Say Local Body Not Taking Any Measures: Survey - News18

News 18  

More and more states have been reporting cases of dengue and chikungunya this year, with West Bengal in the lead. A LocalCircles survey showed 73% respondents indicated no anti-mosquito fogging has been done in their area during the last 45 days despite rise in the case in Delhi and Mumbai. When asked if any of their family members had fallen ill due to mosquito-borne diseases in the last three years, 28% replied in affirmative while 19% said several members of their family were infected and 9% indicated only one in their family fell ill. However, 66% of respondents indicated no-one in their family had fallen ill due to vector-borne diseases in the last three years. The respondents were also asked what different products and services they use to control mosquitoes in their house, 54% said they used repellent liquids or sprays, another 52% indicated using battery-operated rackets, 44% used repellent machines while 28% said they applied anti-mosquito creams.

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Delhi records three more dengue deaths, count rises to eight this year
5 days, 1 hour ago

Delhi records three more dengue deaths, count rises to eight this year

India TV News  

Delhi has reported three more dengue-related deaths in the past week, bringing the total fatalities caused by the mosquito-borne disease to eight in 2024, as per official data. South Delhi has reported the highest number of dengue cases this year, with 768 infections recorded so far. MCD increases expenditure on dengue control measures Earlier this month, the Municipal Corporation of …

Delhi’s Dengue cases drop to 5,700, but Malaria and Chikungunya surge by 99% from 2023
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi’s Dengue cases drop to 5,700, but Malaria and Chikungunya surge by 99% from 2023

Live Mint  

Delhi has been grappling with a significant increase in mosquito-borne diseases, with cases of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya reaching alarming levels. Although dengue cases have decreased from 2023's tally of 9,266, the city is now seeing a rise in other mosquito-borne diseases, with malaria and chikungunya reaching their highest levels in recent years. Japanese Encephalitis Case Triggers Increased Measures Apart …

Delhi’s dengue tally hits 5,701, malaria cases highest in 5 yrs
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Delhi’s dengue tally hits 5,701, malaria cases highest in 5 yrs

Hindustan Times  

Delhi has recorded 319 dengue cases in the past week, taking the total count for the year to 5,701, according to a Municipal Corporation of Delhi report on vector-borne diseases released on November 30. The report also highlighted 766 malaria cases and 226 chikungunya cases this year till November 30—both the highest figures recorded in at least the last five …

Tiruchi Corporation ramps up surveillance to monitor monsoon-related diseases
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Tiruchi Corporation ramps up surveillance to monitor monsoon-related diseases

The Hindu  

With the city receiving a substantial amount of rainfall for the past few days, Tiruchi Corporation has stepped up surveillance to monitor the outbreak of monsoon-related diseases. According to the source, Tiruchi city, on an average registers around 25 fever cases every day, and there are no active dengue cases. Special fever camps are being conducted at the 18 Urban …

Advisory against dengue in Tiruchi
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Advisory against dengue in Tiruchi

The Hindu  

The district administration has urged people to take precautionary measures and undergo treatment if they had symptoms of dengue and other seasonal diseases. In a statement here, Tiruchi Collector M. Pradeep Kumar said that people could be affected by monsoon-related diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, influenza, typhoid, and cold and fever. The public, especially children and expectant mothers, should …

407 dead in climate change-boosted dengue outbreak in Bangladesh, healthcare system overwhelmed
1 month ago

407 dead in climate change-boosted dengue outbreak in Bangladesh, healthcare system overwhelmed

Firstpost  

Over 400 dengue deaths have been reported in Bangladesh in 2024 as climate change fuels rising temperatures and extended monsoon seasons, creating ideal conditions for mosquito-borne infections Currently, 90 countries are experiencing active dengue transmission in 2024, although not all cases have been formally reported. An overwhelmed healthcare system The crisis follows last year’s record-breaking toll, with 1,705 deaths and …

Dengue cases decline in Lucknow
1 month, 1 week ago

Dengue cases decline in Lucknow

Hindustan Times  

Dengue cases in the state capital have finally started declining with the number of daily cases showing a steady decrease. According to experts, the upcoming winters is the cause for reduction in number of active dengue cases reported by the chief medical officer’s office in a day. Dr Vineeta Mittal, president of the Indian Medical Association and nodal officer for …

Panchkula DC orders intensified efforts as dengue cases climb to 1,230
1 month, 1 week ago

Panchkula DC orders intensified efforts as dengue cases climb to 1,230

Hindustan Times  

With dengue cases reaching a seasonal high of 1,230 in the city, deputy commissioner Monika Gupta convened a meeting with officials, directing the intensification of sampling and sanitisation in areas around garbage dumps. To curb mosquito breeding, residents were urged to observe “dry days” every Sunday, emptying water containers and clearing stagnant water around their premises. Gupta directed chief medical …

Delhi sees 472 more dengue cases, total count at 4,533
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1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi sees 472 more dengue cases, total count at 4,533

Hindustan Times  

As many as 472 dengue cases were recorded in the city over the last week, taking the overall count this year between January 1 and November 9 to 4,533, according to the weekly report of Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Delhi had recorded 9,266 dengue cases and 19 deaths overall in 2023, making it the third worst dengue outbreak in the …

Delhi witnesses surge in Dengue cases: 472 cases in last week, 3 deaths this year so far
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi witnesses surge in Dengue cases: 472 cases in last week, 3 deaths this year so far

India TV News  

The national capital is witnessing a sharp surge in Dengue caes with 472 dengue cases being reported in the last week and 3 deaths this year so far. It should be noted that the national capital recorded a total of 9,266 cases of Dengue in 2023 while the death toll was 19, the report said. So far in 2024, 4,533 …

Spread of dengue fever in Bangladesh worries medics
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spread of dengue fever in Bangladesh worries medics

Raw Story  

Bangladesh is struggling to tamp down a surge in dengue cases as climate change turns the disease into a year-round crisis, leaving some pediatric wards packed with children squeezed two to a bed. "Normally, around this time, we would expect the flow of patients to ebb," said Fazlul Haque, walking through a ward crowded with dengue patients at Dhaka's Shaheed …

MCD report: Dengue cases cross 4,000-mark for 2024
1 month, 2 weeks ago

MCD report: Dengue cases cross 4,000-mark for 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Wednesday confirmed that the overall count for the number of dengue infections in the city has crossed the 4,000-mark in 2024, with 467 new cases reported in the weekly cycle ending on November 2. Of the 4,061 dengue cases in this year, 2,431 cases were reported in October alone According to the weekly vector …

Over 12,000 dengue cases reported in Ernakulam since January
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Over 12,000 dengue cases reported in Ernakulam since January

The Hindu  

Ernakulam has reported a total of around 12,000 confirmed and suspected cases of dengue fever since January 2024. The district recorded 325 confirmed cases of leptospirosis from January onwards, with around 250 suspected cases. Around 490 confirmed cases of Hepatitis A were reported over the past 10 months, with nearly 680 suspected cases. Since January, there have been 227 cases …

Dengue Cases Surge in Lucknow, With Daily Cases Exceeding 50
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dengue Cases Surge in Lucknow, With Daily Cases Exceeding 50

Hindustan Times  

Dengue cases in Lucknow continue to rise, with daily cases exceeding 50 for the past fortnight. Despite city doctors' predictions of a decline in cases leading up to Diwali, the number of daily cases remains high, with the city recording over 60 cases in the past 24 hours. While the dengue wards in the government hospitals are still packed, the …

Tiruchi Corporation Ups the Monsoon Fight: 43 Spots Targeted for Dengue Detection and Prevention
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tiruchi Corporation Ups the Monsoon Fight: 43 Spots Targeted for Dengue Detection and Prevention

The Hindu  

Tiruchi Corporation is stepping up efforts to detect and check dengue during the monsoon. The corporation has identified 43 hot spots in the city where dengue is prevalent and has implemented various preventive measures to reduce the spread of the disease. These measures include spraying insecticides, anti-mosquito fogging, dusting chlorine, conducting special camps, and sending live mosquito samples to check …

Urban Development Minister Highlights Dengue Awareness, Calls for Action
2 months ago

Urban Development Minister Highlights Dengue Awareness, Calls for Action

Hindustan Times  

Urban development minister AK Sharma chaired a meeting to discuss dengue awareness and control measures. The meeting focused on addressing water stagnation issues, implementing preventive measures, and raising public awareness. Key officials from the health department, urban local bodies, and RWA (Resident Welfare Association) officials were present to provide updates and discuss strategies for dengue prevention and control.

Lucknow reports surge in dengue, malaria cases: 61 and 4 new cases reported
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lucknow reports surge in dengue, malaria cases: 61 and 4 new cases reported

Hindustan Times  

The capital city reported 61 new active dengue cases and 4 new malaria cases in the past 24 hours, in the capital city in the last 24 hours, according to information shared by the office of chief medical officer on Sunday. Furthermore, during a field visit by the city malaria unit over the weekend, 12 houses were identified on Sunday …

Ludhiana: 35 dengue cases logged in September, district count reaches 81
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ludhiana: 35 dengue cases logged in September, district count reaches 81

Hindustan Times  

Dengue cases shot up in the district in September with 35 cases recorded only in the last month of the total 81 cases registered so far this year. District epidemiologist Dr Sheetal Narang said that the season with temperature ranging between 25-35 degrees Celsius and high humidity offers an ideal breeding atmosphere for dengue causing mosquitoes. “This year most of …

Ludhiana logs sharp decline in dengue cases; reports 74 so far
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ludhiana logs sharp decline in dengue cases; reports 74 so far

Hindustan Times  

The district has recorded 74 dengue cases this year between January 1 and September 27, according to data provided by the health department. According to a health department official, only one person was admitted for treatment in Ludhiana on Friday, whereas others have recovered so far with no suspected deaths. According to a health department official, only one person was …

Dengue, malaria cases on the rise in Delhi, people resort to private fumigation
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Dengue, malaria cases on the rise in Delhi, people resort to private fumigation

The Hindu  

Over 300 cases of dengue were reported in the city over the past seven days, taking the total number of cases in the national capital so far this year to 1,229, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi stated in a report on Tuesday. A total of 651 cases of dengue have been detected in the Capital this month, while 256 cases …

Beat the bite with THESE 5 safety precautions as Dengue cases rise in India
3 months ago

Beat the bite with THESE 5 safety precautions as Dengue cases rise in India

India TV News  

Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne ailment because of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, can lead to extreme infection if not addressed in time. Use Mosquito Nets Sleeping below a mosquito net presents a bodily barrier to prevent mosquitoes from biting you for the duration of the night. Eliminate Breeding Sites Aedes mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so it's crucial to eliminate ability …

Four more dengue cases found in Prayagraj, count rises to 49
3 months ago

Four more dengue cases found in Prayagraj, count rises to 49

Hindustan Times  

Four more dengue cases were reported in Prayagraj district on Friday, taking the caseload to 49 this season. Eight dengue cases are active, while five are undergoing treatment at home three others were admitted in different hospitals. Currently, eight dengue cases are active, while five are undergoing treatment at home three others were admitted in different hospitals. Meanwhile, district malaria …

Los Angeles area sees more dengue fever in people bitten by local mosquitoes
3 months ago

Los Angeles area sees more dengue fever in people bitten by local mosquitoes

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Health officials warned Wednesday that the Los Angeles area is seeing more dengue fever cases in people who have not traveled outside the U.S. mainland, a year after the first such case was reported in California. Public health officials said at least three people apparently became ill with dengue this month after being bitten by mosquitoes in …

Dengue cases rise to 54 in GB Nagar, malaria at 80 this year
3 months ago

Dengue cases rise to 54 in GB Nagar, malaria at 80 this year

Hindustan Times  

The number of dengue cases reported in Gautam Budh Nagar district this year touched 54, while malaria cases have reached 80, said health department officials on Wednesday. 974 dengue cases were reported from across the district in 2023, while 468 dengue cases were reported in 2022. To be sure, 974 dengue cases were reported from across the district in 2023, …

Telangana: Chikungunya bigger menace than dengue at present, say doctors
3 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: Chikungunya bigger menace than dengue at present, say doctors

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Following the dengue panic at the beginning of this year’s monsoon, chikungunya has now turned into a bigger menace in terms of vector-borne diseases in Hyderabad. As per the official data of the state health department, 6,405 dengue,178 chikungunya, 200 malaria and 6,192 fever cases have been recorded in Telangana from January to August 31. Although influenza continues to …

Chikungunya's new variant wreaks havoc in Pune; know causes, symptoms and ways to prevent this viral disease
3 months, 1 week ago

Chikungunya's new variant wreaks havoc in Pune; know causes, symptoms and ways to prevent this viral disease

India TV News  

A new variant of the Chikungunya virus has recently emerged in Pune, causing widespread concern due to its rapid spread and the severity of its symptoms. The spread of the new variant in Pune is likely due to the following factors: It increased mosquito population due to monsoon rains and improper waste management. Common symptoms include: High fever Severe joint …

Adilabad: Chikungunya on rise along with dengue and viral fevers
3 months, 1 week ago

Adilabad: Chikungunya on rise along with dengue and viral fevers

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: Chikungunya cases are on the rise along with other seasonal diseases like dengue and viral fevers. Many people throng government and private hospitals with the symptoms of Chikungunya and viral fevers in Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Nirmal and Mancherial districts. Anti-larva spraying operations, bleaching drinking water and flogging operations are missing in many villages despite many people suffering from seasonal …

Interview with a mosquito
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Interview with a mosquito

Times of India  

Aedes loves a laugh and is very class conscious It has been my earnest desire to know the mind of the mosquito, both for understanding its behavioural triggers and to ascertain whether it is amenable to suggestions. Although not credited with a significant brain size compared with human beings, the mosquito remains one of the most formidable foes of humankind, …

Three dengue deaths reported in Ernakulam over past four weeks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Three dengue deaths reported in Ernakulam over past four weeks

The Hindu  

Ernakulam has reported three deaths due to dengue fever over the past four weeks. The district reported a total of 1,043 confirmed and suspected cases of dengue fever since August 24. The highest number of dengue cases over the past week was reported on August 30. The regions that reported the highest number of cases on August 30 included Aluva, …

Dengue cases dropped by 94 per cent this year, says NDMC
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue cases dropped by 94 per cent this year, says NDMC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Over 94% drop in cases of dengue were recorded this year, the New Delhi Municipal Council said on Friday. According to the data released by the civic body, seven cases of dengue were recorded till August 29, in comparison to 131 of the last year. NDMC Member Kuljeet Singh Chahal said that the NDMC is making all efforts …

Dengue surge | Control measures intensified in Coimbatore district
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue surge | Control measures intensified in Coimbatore district

The Hindu  

The Health Department has intensified control measures against dengue in Coimbatore district following a gradual rise in the number of cases. Health Department officials say that the number of dengue cases reported this year is higher than that of the previous year due to various factors, primarily because of prolonged rain of the southwest monsoon. To deal with the current …

Karnataka govt. notifies dengue as 'epidemic disease'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka govt. notifies dengue as 'epidemic disease'

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has notified dengue as an 'epidemic disease' and introduced regulations, which allow authorities to penalise those who disobey its orders or fail to take measures to stop breeding of mosquitoes. "In exercise of the power conferred by section 3 of The Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act, 2020, the Government of Karnataka hereby notifies Dengue fever, including severe …

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

The Hindu  

Karnataka notifies dengue as epidemic disease after unprecedented 25,408 cases reported in 2024 With an unprecedented 25,408 dengue cases reported in the State this year, Karnataka has notified dengue fever, including severe forms of this vector borne disease, as an Epidemic Disease. Government to place report on alleged irregularities in Covid-19 pandemic management before Cabinet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the …

Karnataka govt notifies dengue as epidemic disease amid surge in cases
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka govt notifies dengue as epidemic disease amid surge in cases

India TV News  

Amid a surge in dengue cases in Karnataka, the state government on Tuesday notified dengue fever, including severe forms of it, as an epidemic disease and made regulations to amend the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Regulations 2020. 10 beds in a ward must be allotted at every hospital for dengue cases.Free mosquito nets must be provided to slum residents." The state …

Dengue cases in Telangana surge by over 27% in last 10 days of August
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dengue cases in Telangana surge by over 27% in last 10 days of August

The Hindu  

Telangana has reported a total of 6,405 dengue cases up to August 31, according to the Director of Public Health and Family Welfare. As of August 21, there were 4,648 dengue cases, indicating that 1,757 new cases were recorded in the last 10 days of August, accounting for 27.4% of the total cases. As part of the ongoing fever survey …

No respite from spike in dengue cases in Ernakulam
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No respite from spike in dengue cases in Ernakulam

The Hindu  

Ernakulam reported around 1,250 confirmed and suspected cases of dengue fever over the past two weeks. There seems to be no respite from the spike in cases as the district accounted for an average 28% of the total confirmed cases reported in the State between August 15 and August 29. From August 1 to 10, the total number of confirmed …

Intermittent rain leads to outbreak in chikungunya; 164 cases in August
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Intermittent rain leads to outbreak in chikungunya; 164 cases in August

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: As the city received intermittent rains in August, doctors are seeing a spurt in cases of chikungunya – a viral infection spread by an infected Aedes Aegypti mosquito, with people coming to the clinics with acute joint pain and other symptoms such as fever and rashes. “Intermittent rains in August led to more breeding of mosquitoes and hence the …

Initiate strict measures to check spread of dengue, MA&UD principal secretary directs officials
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Initiate strict measures to check spread of dengue, MA&UD principal secretary directs officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In the wake of the increasing cases of dengue in GHMC limits, MA&UD principal secretary Dana Kishore urged the officials to initiate proper measures to check the spread of the disease. Dana Kishore directed the officials to take strict measures to check the spread of vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya which spread through mosquito bite. The principal secretary …

Dengue Deaths Raise Alarm in Nizamabad, Kamareddy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dengue Deaths Raise Alarm in Nizamabad, Kamareddy

Deccan Chronicle  

NIZAMABAD: Multiple deaths due to suspected dengue worried people in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts. After blood tests, the disease will be ascertained, he said.Meanwhile, district collector Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu inspected Government General Hospital in Nizamabad. In view of seasonal diseases, 24-hours medical services will be provided at GGH, he said.All government hospitals, community and primary health centres will set up …

Chikungunya cases outnumber dengue in Hyderabad
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chikungunya cases outnumber dengue in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: While July recorded a good number of dengue cases, August has seen a different trend in the spread of viral diseases. The reason for this change could be better management of dengue cases this year, doctors said. Dengue fevers have come down a bit, and there is an increase in the number of Chikungunya cases,” said Dr Aarathi Bellary, …

Bitten by the Bug
4 months ago

Bitten by the Bug

New Indian Express  

Sanjana Salunkhe and her family moved from Mumbai’s crowded Andheri suburb to an upscale ground-floor apartment in Richmond Town, Bengaluru, shortly after the Covid-19 pandemic. With the mosquito problem persisting in the locality and no fumigation or intervention from local authorities, Salunkhe and her family have decided to move to another area of Bengaluru with fewer dengue cases. On August …

Letters to The Editor — August 22, 2024
4 months ago

Letters to The Editor — August 22, 2024

The Hindu  

Short-lived respect I had interviewed a nurse who had worked during the COVID-19 pandemic — this was for a project, and recently — and she mentioned how the value of health-care professionals in the eyes of the public has increased. Also, if someone from an educated background is being denied justice despite wide coverage of the issue, it poses a …

Concerns Grow Over Seasonal Diseases: Study
4 months ago

Concerns Grow Over Seasonal Diseases: Study

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: As the world observes the 126th World Mosquito Day on August 20, to the mark the discovery of the mosquito as the vector that transmits malaria among humans, the treatment of vector-borne diseases is yet to see a milestone. The state has recorded 2,399 dengue cases from January to July, as per government data; over 1,300 cases were reported …

World Mosquito Day 2024: Can a Mosquito Bite Mean More Than Just Rashes and Allergies?
4 months ago

World Mosquito Day 2024: Can a Mosquito Bite Mean More Than Just Rashes and Allergies?

News 18  

Mosquito bites might seem like a minor inconvenience—an itchy bump that fades after a few days. The bite of a mosquito can carry diseases that impact millions of lives worldwide, turning a simple bite into a potential health crisis. Dr Ajay Agarwal, Senior Director – Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Noida, says, “When a mosquito bites, it triggers an immediate reaction—a …

Pune civic body-run hostel turns hotspot for vector-borne diseases
4 months, 1 week ago

Pune civic body-run hostel turns hotspot for vector-borne diseases

Hindustan Times  

The compromised hygiene conditions at the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar boys’ hostel on Ghole Road have turned the facility into a hot spot for vector-borne disease. As per the PMC officials, within a week as many as 27 cases of dengue, and 13 cases of chikungunya have been reported at the hostel. As per the PMC officials, within a week as …

Dengue: Search up for doctors, pest control
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue: Search up for doctors, pest control

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A recent study reported a significant surge in consumer searches related to dengue testing and treatment services, reflecting the ongoing struggle with a severe dengue outbreak. Data comparing April-June 2024 to January-March 2024 showed a 33 per cent increase in queries for dengue-related services, and a 20 per cent rise in demand for doctors specialising in dengue treatment. In …

Karnataka’s 2024 dengue tally crosses last year’s caseload
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka’s 2024 dengue tally crosses last year’s caseload

The Hindu  

The rise in the number of dengue cases in Karnataka has been significant this year, with the numbers reported till August 3 crossing the entire last year’s figure of 19,300. According to data from the State Health Department, from January till August 3 this year, Karnataka has reported 19,313 dengue cases and ten deaths. With nearly 46% of the State’s …

As dengue cases spike, Centre tells states to be vigilant
4 months, 3 weeks ago

As dengue cases spike, Centre tells states to be vigilant

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As dengue cases are seeing a huge spike in India, especially in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Union Health Ministry on Friday held a high-level inter-ministerial review meeting and asked the states to be vigilant to contain the dengue outbreak. Chairing the high-level review meeting on the dengue situation and preparedness status in nine high-burden states, including Delhi, …

Pune reports 22 dengue, 19 chikungunya cases in July
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pune reports 22 dengue, 19 chikungunya cases in July

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation has reported a spike in vector-borne disease cases in the city, said officials. During the ongoing surveillance, the civic body reported 22 dengue and 19 chikungunya cases in July. As per the officials, the recent rains resulting in water accumulation in artificial and natural sources in residential areas have made favourable conditions for mosquito breeding which …

Choked Yamuna fuels vector disease worries in Delhi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Choked Yamuna fuels vector disease worries in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The 2-3km stretch of the Yamuna along the Okhla barrage in southeast Delhi is currently covered with a thick layer of water hyacinth. A senior official with MCD’s public health department said that the enclosed cup-like space at the centre of the water hyacinth leaves collects rainwater. A second MCD official said thick beds of water hyacinth are known to …

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