Nagpur logs 72 dengue cases in first 18 days of October, more than all of September

Dengue cases are rising rapidly in Nagpur. According to Health Department figures, 72 dengue patients were recorded in the city in the first 18 days of October 2026 alone. The figure for the whole of September was 46, which means more cases have already been reported in 18 days of October than in all of September.

Nagpur has recorded a total of 180 dengue cases since January 2026. The 72 cases reported between October 1 and 18 are more than 56 per cent above September's total.

The rising numbers have increased concern among health officials. One reason cited is that people are storing water at home for fear of a water shortage. Uncovered water containers can become breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes, which spread dengue.

Notably, the increase has come even though there has been no rain. The Health Department's figures show how important it is to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in and around homes.

People have been advised to keep water containers tightly covered, clean them regularly and remove stagnant water around their homes. Mosquitoes can also breed in flower pots, discarded cans and utensils, and other places where water collects.

Swine flu cases, on the other hand, have fallen considerably. Nagpur recorded 128 swine flu cases in September, while the figure dropped to 22 in the first 18 days of October. The city has reported a total of 229 swine flu cases since January this year.

Given the opposite trends in the two diseases, the need to keep a constant watch on seasonal infections and continue preventive measures has been stressed.

On Covid-19, the Health Department said no new case was reported in Nagpur in September or in the first 18 days of October. The city has recorded a total of 17 Covid cases since January.

The figures are based on Health Department data up to October 18. They show that swine flu is declining, but the need for protection against dengue has grown.