Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Kolkata Fights Dengue and Malaria Amid Heavy Rains
Dengue fever is becoming a problem in Kolkata during the rainy season.
More rain than usual has led to more mosquitoes.
Officials are worried and are checking places where water can collect, especially near places where people celebrate Durga Puja.
They're asking people to help keep areas clean and watch out for mosquito breeding grounds.
Even though cases are up this year compared to last year, they are lower than 2023.
Officials are also keeping an eye on malaria.
They need everyone to work together to fight the diseases.
Kolkata is battling rising dengue cases amid a record-breaking monsoon.
Dengue cases in 2025 (290) are up from 2024 (255) but lower than 2023 (672) at the same point.
Authorities are focusing on hotspot zones and temporary structures used for Durga Puja.
KMC is monitoring and has seen a decrease in malaria cases compared to 2023.
Public awareness and inter-departmental coordination are crucial in controlling the outbreaks.
- Who
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and residents.
- What
- Rising dengue cases in Kolkata amid the monsoon season.
- When
- During the monsoon season, as of August 10.
- Where
- Kolkata, India.
- Why
- Due to increased rainfall creating more mosquito breeding grounds.
Health Department's Stance
Public's Perspective
Disease Prevention
Health Department's Stance
Emphasize on the need for heightened public awareness to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites and encourage collective civic participation.
Public's Perspective
Emphasizing enhanced tracking and inter-departmental collaboration for better response to outbreaks.
- Dengue Cases (2023)
- 672 (as of August 10)
- Dengue Cases (2024)
- 255 (as of August 10)
- Dengue Cases (2025)
- 290 (as of August 10)
- Malaria Cases (2023)
- 2,888 (as of August 10)
- Malaria Cases (2024)
- 1,358 (as of August 10)
- Malaria Cases (2025)
- 1,156 (as of August 10)
- Rainfall (2025)
- 1316.5 ml (as of August 10)
- Rainfall (2024)
- 1164.2 ml (full year)
