October 16, 2026
- The city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat experienced a considerable rise in the number of dengue cases in September.
- More than 450 dengue cases were reported in the city from September 1 to 20, which was significantly higher than the number of cases recorded in the whole month of August. Additionally, cases of chikungunya and malaria were also reported.
- According to experts, sporadic rainfall could have led to the collection of stagnant water, serving as mosquito-breeding zones.
- The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is tracking mosquito-borne disease cases and conducting inspections of mosquito-breeding areas as part of its efforts to control the outbreak.
