Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Delhi Reports 98 Dengue Cases in October’s First Week
Delhi reported 98 new dengue cases during the first week of October.
That brings the number of dengue cases recorded this year to 695.
The city also reported 23 malaria cases in October so far.
September had the most dengue and malaria cases in any month this year.
Two new chikungunya cases were reported in October, bringing that disease’s total to 29 for the year.
No deaths from these three diseases have been reported in Delhi in 2026 so far.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi says it is working to control mosquitoes across the city.
Its workers have visited more than 3.18 crore homes this year to look for mosquito breeding.
Delhi recorded 98 dengue cases in the first week of October, bringing this year’s total to 695.
The weekly report for the period ending October 3 listed 23 malaria cases in October and 266 so far this year.
September was the year’s highest month for both diseases, with 286 dengue and 124 malaria cases.
Two chikungunya cases were reported in October, bringing the year’s total to 29.
No deaths from dengue, malaria, or chikungunya were reported in Delhi in 2026 so far.
- Who
- Delhi residents; the Municipal Corporation of Delhi reported the figures.
- What
- Delhi recorded 98 dengue cases in October’s first week, bringing the yearly total to 695.
- When
- The weekly report covered the week ending October 3; the figures were reported on October 6.
- Where
- Delhi, India.
- Why
- The MCD said vector-control and enforcement measures were being carried out to check the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
- Dengue cases in October so far
- 98
- Dengue cases this year
- 695
- Malaria cases in October so far
- 23
- Malaria cases this year
- 266
- September dengue cases
- 286
- September malaria cases
- 124
- Chikungunya cases this year
- 29
- Deaths reported in 2026
- None from dengue, malaria, or chikungunya, according to the report.
