Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Dengue Cases Rising in Jammu Region Amidst Monsoon
Imagine tiny bugs called mosquitoes that can make people sick with dengue fever.
In Jammu, a place with lots of rain, these mosquitoes are growing because water is sitting around.
More people are getting dengue than before, especially in certain areas.
Doctors and the city are trying to stop the mosquitoes by spraying and telling people to clean up and protect themselves.
Compared to last year, the number of people getting the illness this year is slightly lower, however there has been an increase recently.
Dengue cases are rising in the Jammu region.
Jammu district has the highest number of cases.
Heavy rains and waterlogging contribute to mosquito breeding.
The Jammu Municipal Corporation is taking measures such as spraying and fogging.
People are advised to take preventive measures against mosquito bites.
- Who
- Health officials and Jammu Municipal Corporation.
- What
- Dengue cases are increasing in the Jammu region.
- When
- Rising over the past fortnight, with data through September 30th.
- Where
- Jammu region, particularly Jammu and Kathua districts.
- Why
- Heavy rains and waterlogging create breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
- Reported Cases (2025)
- 1,105 (through September 30th)
- Tests Conducted (2025)
- 15,087
- Highest District Cases (2025)
- Jammu (460)
- Other Affected Districts
- Kathua (342), Udhampur (105), Samba (98)
- 2024 Dengue Cases (Jammu & Kashmir)
- ~7,000