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Health
Delhi records 2,026 dengue cases in August, double previous month
✍️ India Today
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 10:37 PM
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Delhi's health officials said August saw 2,026 dengue infections, twice the number reported in July and the highest monthly tally for 2026.
Delhi's health department reported 2,026 dengue cases in August, a figure that is twice the count recorded in July and the highest monthly total for the year 2026.
The sharp rise underscores a growing public health concern as the city grapples with the seasonal surge of the mosquito‑borne disease.
Authorities have reminded residents to eliminate stagnant water, use repellents and seek medical attention for feverish symptoms to curb further spread.
The sharp rise underscores a growing public health concern as the city grapples with the seasonal surge of the mosquito‑borne disease.
Authorities have reminded residents to eliminate stagnant water, use repellents and seek medical attention for feverish symptoms to curb further spread.