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Nashik Dengue Cases Rise After Rainfall; 208 Notices Issued
Dengue cases have increased in Nashik after heavy rainfall.
In July, 33 people were recorded as having dengue.
This was much higher than the eight cases recorded in June.
Rainwater collected in many places and gave mosquitoes places to breed.
Health officials found dengue larvae at 208 establishments.
These places included some government offices.
People are being asked to remove standing water near their homes.
They should also see a doctor quickly if they notice dengue symptoms.
Nashik recorded 33 dengue cases in July, up from eight in June.
The Malaria Department issued show-cause notices to 208 establishments after finding dengue larvae.
Eight government offices, including the Zilla Parishad and Nashik Road Railway Station, received notices.
Rainfall caused water stagnation, creating breeding sites for dengue-spreading mosquitoes.
Residents were urged to prevent stagnant water and seek medical care when symptoms appear.
- Who
- Nashik residents, the Municipal Corporation’s Malaria Department, and 208 establishments, including eight government offices.
- What
- Dengue cases increased, and show-cause notices were issued after dengue larvae were found at 208 establishments.
- Where
- Across Nashik, including vacant plots, construction sites, basements, scrap yards, tyre shops, rooftop tanks, and other water-collecting areas.
- When
- The increase was recorded in July after cases remained relatively low from January through June.
- Why
- Rainfall caused water stagnation, creating breeding sites for dengue-spreading mosquitoes.
Key facts
- July dengue cases
- 33
- June dengue cases
- 8
- Establishments issued notices
- 208
- Government offices issued notices
- 8
- January dengue cases
- 6
- February dengue cases
- 3
- Other mosquito-borne diseases mentioned
- Chikungunya, malaria, and swine flu
Quotes
Dr Ravindra Dhole
Head of Nashik Municipal Corporation Malaria Department
“Notices were issued after dengue larvae were found on the premises of 208 establishments”
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Sources
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