Delhi has reported six dengue cases in the last one week, taking the total number of victims of the mosquito-borne disease to 29 this year, as on July 18. This is the highest number of dengue cases recorded in the last five years for the corresponding period. In years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, Delhi had reported 28, 11, eight, 14 and 16 cases of dengue till this date.

North Delhi Municipal Corporation has reported a maximum of 10 cases this year followed by South and East corporations at nine and six cases, respectively .

“It is a cause of worry . July is the beginning of the monsoon season. If urgent measures are not taken to control mosquito breeding, the disease will spread in coming months,“ said a senior official.

According to municipal corporation data, the number of houses found positive during a check for mosquito breeding this year is higher compared to previous years.“A maximum of 34,192 households have been found positive during a check for mosquito breeding in South Corporation areas. For North, this figure was 12,375 and for East it was 12,046,“ the official added..........Read more

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