Hyderabad records 2,731 dengue cases amid resurgence in Telangana

Amid a resurgence of dengue cases in Telangana, Hyderabad has recorded 2,731 fresh cases, the highest among districts.

Since January 2024, the state has registered 9,254 cases of dengue. Telangana is also seeing cases of Chikungunya and malaria, with Bhadradri-Kothagudem district seeing a significant rise in these diseases.

The state’s Health and Medical Department has disclosed that 379 cases of chikungunya have been reported so far this year.

Doctors say that recent heavy rains, waterlogging, and subsequent rise in temperatures are key factors contributing to the increase in vector-borne diseases.

These conditions provide an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes, leading to a spike in infections.

In 2023, Telangana recorded 8,016 dengue cases. However, this year has already surpassed that number by early October, highlighting the severity of the current outbreak.

Telangana health minister Damodara Rajanarsimha has asked authorities to take measures to contain the spread of these diseases.

He also advised the public to adopt preventive measures, such as eliminating stagnant water sources and maintaining hygiene, to reduce mosquito breeding.