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2 Dengue Deaths in 3 Days, Yellow Alert Across State! Administration on High Alert
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News18•05-10-2026, 12:47
2 Dengue Deaths in 3 Days, Yellow Alert Across State! Administration on High Alert
- •A yellow alert for dengue has been issued across the state until February, with the administration emphasizing cleanliness and strict surveillance.
- •From January 1 to September 30 this year, approximately 9600 dengue cases were reported in the state, compared to 13,000 last year.
- •Murshidabad district has the highest number of dengue cases (1632), followed by Kolkata (808) and North 24 Parganas (637).
- •Two dengue patients from South 24 Parganas died in the last three days, highlighting the severity of the situation.
- •Experts note that fluctuating weather is increasing dengue incidence, with dangerous serotypes Den-2 and Den-4 present, and multiple types found in some patients.
Key Questions Answered
Between January 1 and September 30, the total number of dengue cases in the state reached approximately 9,600.
Murshidabad district has recorded the highest number of dengue cases in the state, with 1,632 identified patients.
Both dengue serotype 2 and serotype 3 are showing their presence in the state from the beginning.
