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Delhi Dengue Surge:  Delhi has been witnessing over 500 new Dengue Cases every week. With the fresh spree of cases last week, the toll of people suffering from vector-borne diseases has surpassed 4,000 in the national capital.

Additionally, 23 new cases of malaria and 24 new cases of chikungunya were also reported. The total number of malaria cases has now reached 709, while chikungunya cases have risen to 151.

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If this trend continues, there is a heightened risk of more people falling victim to mosquito-borne diseases in November. Typically, after a drop in temperature, the number of patients suffering from such diseases tends to decrease. However, in October alone, the number of dengue cases has been the highest in four years, with 2,431 cases reported, compared to 2,003 cases in 2023, 1,238 in 2022, 1,196 in 2021 and just 341 in 2020.

According to a report based on sources from Jagran.com, of the 480 new dengue cases last week, 467 were from the MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi) area, one from the NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) area, and 12 from the Delhi Cantt area. Similarly, the 24 chikungunya cases and 23 malaria cases were all reported from the MCD areas.

Preventive Measures and Legal Actions

To combat these diseases, the MCD has taken several steps this year, including spraying anti-mosquito chemicals and fogging in over 2.1 million households and inspecting 33.5 million locations to detect mosquito breeding sites. The MCD has also issued legal notices to 1.53 million people, initiated legal action against 52,250 individuals, and imposed fines on 11,812 people.

Temperature plays a vital role in the breeding of mosquitoes. The dengue mosquito thrives in temperatures between 15°C and 31°C. Currently, the temperature in Delhi is between 25°C and 30°C, which is ideal for mosquito breeding. This situation increases the risk of further outbreaks.

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Epidemiologist Dr PK Sharma has urged people to remain extra vigilant. He advises wearing full-sleeve clothes and maintaining cleanliness in and around homes to reduce the risk of contracting these diseases, as per Jagran.com. Without proper precautions, more people could fall victim to mosquito-borne illnesses.