The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) reported on Wednesday that the total number of dengue cases in the city for 2024 has surpassed 4,000, with 467 new infections confirmed in the weekly cycle ending on November 2.
According to the MCD’s latest vector-borne disease report, Delhi has recorded 4,061 dengue cases between January and November 2 this year. Tragically, three deaths due to dengue complications have been reported, all of which occurred in September. Since then, there have been no further fatalities linked to the disease.
Officials noted that the recent decline in temperatures has led mosquitoes to seek shelter indoors, which could lead to more cases in the coming weeks. However, they also pointed out that the number of dengue cases appears to have plateaued. In the previous two weeks, 480 and 495 dengue cases were reported, respectively.
“As temperatures drop, we anticipate a decline in vector-borne disease cases overall. However, the temperature inside homes remains around 25°C, which is conducive to mosquito breeding. We urge residents to take precautions by eliminating potential mosquito breeding sites—such as regularly cleaning plates under pots or feng shui plants—to reduce the risk of larvicides breeding,” said an official from the MCD’s public health department.
The MCD’s weekly report also highlighted a rise in three vector-borne diseases in October: dengue, malaria, and chikungunya. Of the 4,061 dengue cases reported this year, 2,431 (59.86%) were in October alone—marking the highest monthly tally for dengue in at least five years. Additionally, 709 malaria cases have been reported in 2024, with 279 (39.35%) of those occurring in October. The city has also seen a significant rise in chikungunya cases, with 151 reported this year—the highest number in at least five years. Of those, 96 cases (63%) were reported last month.
Geographically, the Najafgarh zone has recorded the highest number of dengue cases, with 613 infections, followed by the South zone (567) and Central zone (436). The City Sadar Paharganj zone has reported the most malaria cases, with 95, while the Shahdara North zone has seen the highest number of chikungunya cases, with 75.
The MCD has urged residents to remain vigilant as the mosquito-borne diseases continue to affect the city.
