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West Bengal Reports Fewer Dengue Cases, But Monsoon Risks Remain
West Bengal has reported more than 4,000 dengue cases this year.
This is lower than the more than 7,600 cases reported in 2025.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the situation is currently under control.
He said people’s awareness helped reduce the spread.
Government departments have also increased their efforts against dengue.
Five districts were identified as especially vulnerable.
Officials said seven deaths were officially caused by dengue, while the number rises to 10 when other serious health problems are considered.
Continued rain could still create places where mosquitoes breed.
West Bengal has recorded more than 4,000 dengue cases this year, compared with over 7,600 in 2025.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the outbreak remains under control and credited public awareness.
Authorities identified Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas and Murshidabad as high-risk districts.
The state reported 4,035 cases and seven officially attributed deaths by August 19.
Officials warned that continued rainfall could create new mosquito-breeding sites.
- Who
- West Bengal’s government, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Paul, health officials and residents.
- What
- The state is managing a dengue outbreak with surveillance and mosquito-control measures while reporting fewer cases than last year.
- Where
- West Bengal, particularly Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas and Murshidabad.
- When
- The figures cover 2026 through August 19, with Kolkata comparisons running through August 23; a key government meeting was held on May 23, 2026.
- Why
- Officials attributed the lower case count to public awareness and active government departments, while warning that rainfall could create new breeding sites.
Government reassurance
Continuing outbreak concerns
Current situation
Government reassurance
Suvendu Adhikari said dengue is under control and attributed the decline to public awareness and active government departments.
Continuing outbreak concerns
Officials identified five dengue-prone districts and continued surveillance and vector-control measures, indicating that the outbreak still requires attention.
Future risk
Government reassurance
Lower case numbers than last year were presented as evidence that prevention efforts are helping.
Continuing outbreak concerns
Agnimitra Paul warned that continued rainfall could create fresh mosquito-breeding sites and increase risks.
Death figures
Government reassurance
The state’s official health data attributes seven deaths to dengue.
Continuing outbreak concerns
Health officials said the toll reaches 10 when patients who tested positive also had other serious underlying conditions.
Key facts
- Cases in 2026
- West Bengal reported 4,035 dengue cases by August 19.
- Comparison with 2025
- The chief minister said more than 7,600 cases were reported in 2025.
- Official deaths
- Seven deaths were officially attributed to dengue.
- Broader death count
- The toll rises to 10 when dengue-positive patients with other serious underlying conditions are included.
- High-risk districts
- Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas and Murshidabad.
- Kolkata cases
- Kolkata recorded 327 cases from January 1 to August 23, compared with 387 during the same period last year.
- Reported decline
- Agnimitra Paul said cases were 15 percent lower than during the corresponding period last year as of August 16.
Quotes
Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister discussing comparative dengue case totals
“The line departments are active. Our Chief Secretary held a meeting on May 23, 2026. He instructed the Health Department and other line departments following which they activated their work. For this reason, dengue is under control so far.”
thestatesman.com
“It is not our credit. It is the credit of the people. People are aware.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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