Delhi dengue, malaria and chikungunya cases drop, no deaths so far in 2026
Delhi has recorded a year-on-year decline in dengue, malaria and chikungunya cases in 2026, with no deaths linked to the three mosquito-borne diseases so far
Delhi has recorded a year-on-year decline in dengue, malaria and chikungunya cases in 2026, with no deaths linked to the three mosquito-borne diseases so far, even as civic authorities intensify checks for breeding sites across the capital during the monsoon. In the week ending August 1, Delhi reported nine fresh dengue cases, four malaria cases and no chikungunya infections, according to the latest Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) report. Read Full Story As of August 1, the capital had recorded 221 dengue cases, compared with 291 during the corresponding period last year. Malaria cases have dropped to 66 from 135, while chikungunya cases stand at 14, down from 20 in the same period in 2025.
NO DEATHS REPORTED SO FAR The MCD's weekly report said no fatalities have been attributed to dengue, malaria or chikungunya in Delhi so far this year. Among MCD zones, West Delhi has recorded the highest cumulative number of dengue cases at 37. It is followed by Central Delhi with 29 cases, while Civil Lines and Shahdara North have reported 21 cases each. West Delhi has also recorded the highest number of malaria cases, with a cumulative tally of 17, followed by South Delhi with 11 cases. OVER 2.23 CRORE DOMESTIC VISITS With mosquito breeding remaining a concern during the monsoon, healthcare workers and domestic breeding checkers have stepped up preventive measures across the city.
According to the report, civic workers have carried out more than 2.23 crore domestic visits to inspect potential mosquito breeding habitats so far this year. During these inspections, 73,067 positive breeding sites were found. Anti-larval spraying has also been completed in 2,60,879 houses as part of efforts to prevent mosquito breeding. NOTICES, PROSECUTIONS AGAINST OFFENDERS The MCD has issued 62,586 legal notices to residents and commercial establishments for conditions that could facilitate mosquito breeding. The civic body has also launched 6,322 prosecutions against repeat offenders, the report said. Violators have been penalised through 'G8' receipts, with Rs 4,98,220 collected in administrative fines. MOSQUITO-EATING FISH USED AT 229 SITES The MCD has also introduced biological control measures using mosquito-eating fish at 229 designated sites across Delhi.
The measure has been implemented to help control mosquito larvae and curb breeding. Civic authorities have urged residents to remain alert during the monsoon, prevent water from stagnating in and around their homes and cooperate with inspectors visiting their premises. While Delhi's dengue, malaria and chikungunya numbers remain lower than at the same point last year, the MCD's intensified inspections, anti-larval spraying, legal action and biological control measures are aimed at preventing a rise in infections as the monsoon season continues. Ends
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