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Delhi Reports 98 Fresh Dengue Cases in October, Total Reaches 695
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News18•06-10-2026, 14:30
Delhi Reports 98 Fresh Dengue Cases in October, Total Reaches 695
- •Delhi recorded 98 fresh dengue cases in the first week of October, bringing the total tally for the year to 695 according to an MCD report.
- •September saw the highest monthly count of vector-borne diseases this year with 286 dengue cases and 124 malaria cases.
- •The cumulative number of malaria cases reached 266, while chikungunya cases rose to 29, with no deaths reported so far this year.
- •The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has intensified vector-control measures, conducting over 3.18 crore house visits and issuing 1,32,172 legal notices for mosquito breeding.
Key Questions Answered
Delhi has recorded a cumulative total of 695 dengue cases this year, including 98 fresh cases reported in the first week of October.
No deaths due to dengue or malaria have been reported in the city so far in 2026.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is conducting vector-control and enforcement measures across all civic zones. Domestic breeding checkers have visited over 3.18 crore households, issuing 1,32,172 legal notices, launching 20,882 prosecutions, and collecting Rs 29.70 lakh in penalties.
