Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Delhi H1N1 Cases Rise as India Reviews Flu Preparedness
Flu infections are increasing in several parts of India.
Delhi has reported 1,777 cases of H1N1, a type of influenza.
The government says people should watch for fever, cough, sore throat, tiredness and body aches.
Some people can also have nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea.
Young children and older people with other health problems can become more seriously ill.
Kerala has reported more cases and deaths than the other states mentioned.
Health officials are checking hospitals and tracking new infections.
People with symptoms that do not go away should ask a healthcare professional for advice.
Delhi has recorded 1,777 H1N1 cases among 2,602 total influenza cases this year.
The Union Health Ministry urged people to watch for fever, cough, fatigue and other flu symptoms.
Health Minister J P Nadda reviewed influenza surveillance, testing and healthcare preparedness nationwide.
Kerala reported 7,421 influenza cases and 88 deaths through August 17, the highest tally cited.
Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai reported increases, while Telangana officials said cases were lower than last year.
- Who
- Delhi health authorities, the Union Health Ministry, Health Minister J P Nadda and state health officials are responding to rising influenza activity.
- What
- H1N1 and other influenza cases are increasing in several locations, prompting symptom advisories and reviews of healthcare preparedness.
- When
- The figures cover this year, with Delhi's latest reported cases recorded on Thursday and Kerala's tally reported through August 17.
- Where
- Delhi and several other parts of India, including Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
- Why
- Officials are responding to increased seasonal influenza and influenza-like illness while monitoring vulnerable patients and hospital capacity.
- Delhi H1N1 cases
- 1,777 this year, including 114 reported on Thursday.
- Delhi total influenza cases
- 2,602, comprising 2,392 Influenza-A and 210 Influenza-B cases.
- Kerala cases and deaths
- 7,421 influenza cases and 88 deaths through August 17.
- Kerala July figures
- 2,899 cases and 31 deaths were reported in July.
- Common symptoms
- Fever, cough, sore throat, headache, runny nose, body aches and fatigue.
- Vulnerable groups
- Young children and older people with conditions including diabetes, hypertension or chronic kidney disease.
- Delhi preparedness
- Authorities reported no shortage of hospital beds, doctors, medicines or essential medical equipment.