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Throughout the sweltering summer, Bengaluru anxiously anticipated the arrival of rain. Although the inhabitants have been relieved by the recent rains, there are worries that the number of cases of dengue may rise. Between May 1 and 13, the city recorded 172 dengue cases. According to the state health department, Karnataka has reported 2,877 confirmed cases as of May 13, a significant rise over previous year's total of 1,725 during the same time period.

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Special Commissioner for Health, Suralkar Vikas Kishore, informed News18 that all required steps had been taken to stop the disease's spread.

“Four teams have been formed for each ward to take up fogging and spraying of disinfectants. These teams will identify those spots which will see water stagnate and take measure to prevent mosquito breeding,” Kishore said.

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He went on to say that since it is a seasonal illness, people shouldn't worry and that the City Civic body is taking all the required precautions, including expanding testing, giving treatment, and raising public awareness.

Sharing an important message for the public, Kishore said, “People should keep their home and surrounding areas clean and ensure that they don’t have larvae-breeding sites as half the battle is then won.”

Due to the fact that dengue is more common in pregnant women and children, they are also at a higher risk. Shedding light on this, Dr Dinesh V Kamath, Senior Consultant – Internal Medicine at Manipal Hospital, stated, “The dengue is more active in pregnant women and in children’s and the mosquito bite in the day time poses high risk. Parents need to be aware about it and take all measures that there are no mosquitos around. Parents can clothe their children fully at best and more importantly ensure there is no water collection area where they play.”