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Delhi Records Highest Dengue Malaria Cases in September MCD
Delhi is seeing more mosquito-borne illnesses during the monsoon season.
The city recorded 121 dengue cases in September.
That brought the year’s dengue total to 432 cases.
It also recorded 183 malaria cases this year, including 64 in September.
No one has died from malaria in Delhi this year.
Chikungunya cases remained lower than during the same period in 2025.
The MCD is checking homes and spraying against mosquito larvae.
It also issued notices, began prosecutions, and collected penalties when mosquito breeding conditions were found.
Delhi recorded 121 dengue cases in September, taking this year’s total to 432.
The city reported 183 malaria cases this year, including 64 in September, with no deaths.
West Delhi recorded the most dengue cases this year, followed by Central and Shahdara North.
Delhi reported 24 chikungunya cases this year, including two in September.
The MCD inspected over 2.79 crore houses and intensified mosquito-control measures across the city.
- Who
- Delhi residents and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi are involved in the reported mosquito-borne disease situation and response.
- What
- Delhi recorded 121 dengue cases and 64 malaria cases in September, with yearly totals reaching 432 and 183, respectively.
- Where
- Delhi, with West Delhi reporting the highest number of dengue cases this year.
- When
- The figures are from the MCD weekly vector-borne disease report through September 12, reported on September 15.
- Why
- The cases were reported during the continuing monsoon season, prompting the MCD to expand mosquito-control and anti-larval measures.
Key facts
- Dengue cases in September
- 121
- Dengue cases this year
- 432
- Malaria cases this year
- 183
- Malaria cases in September
- 64
- Chikungunya cases this year
- 24
- Houses inspected
- More than 2.79 crore
- Mosquito-control penalties
- Rs 15.59 lakh collected
Sources
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