Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Dengue, Swine Flu Cases Surge in Tamil Nadu Ahead
Tamil Nadu is seeing more dengue and swine flu cases than last year.
Dengue is spread by mosquitoes, while swine flu can spread between people.
The State recorded 13,573 dengue cases between January and August 30.
Nine people with dengue died during that period.
Dengue cases increased a lot in July and August.
More than 1,500 swine flu cases were also reported.
Doctors said people with swine flu should stay separate from others for at least five days.
They advised people with fever or breathing problems to avoid crowds and get medical help.
People can help prevent dengue by removing standing water where mosquitoes breed.
Tamil Nadu recorded 13,573 dengue cases and nine deaths from January 1 to August 30.
Dengue infections rose sharply in July and August, reaching 3,315 cases in August.
Chennai reported the most dengue cases with 2,584, followed by Coimbatore with 1,999.
More than 1,500 swine flu cases were recorded, including 645 in August compared with 46 last year.
Doctors urged isolation for swine flu patients and stronger mosquito control before the monsoon.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu residents, doctors, government health officials and people infected with dengue or swine flu.
- What
- Dengue and swine flu cases have increased significantly, especially during July and August.
- When
- Between January 1 and August 30 this year, with notable increases in July and August.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, particularly Chennai and Coimbatore.
- Why
- Doctors attributed the spread to factors including the approaching monsoon, mosquito-breeding sites, Chennai’s population density and inadequate adherence to public-health precautions.
- Dengue cases
- 13,573 reported across Tamil Nadu from January 1 to August 30.
- Dengue deaths
- Nine deaths were recorded during the same period.
- August dengue cases
- 3,315 cases were reported in August, compared with 1,832 in August last year.
- Leading dengue location
- Chennai reported 2,584 cases, the highest total in the State.
- Swine flu cases
- More than 1,500 cases were recorded in Tamil Nadu this year.
- August swine flu cases
- 645 cases were reported in August, compared with 46 during the corresponding month last year.
- Recommended isolation
- Doctors advised people with swine flu to isolate for at least five days.